Movies at MacArthur - Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Event Details

Event type: All Ages

The "Movies at MacArthur" film series takes place the third Tuesday of each month (unless noted otherwise).

Doors to the museum open at 5:45 p.m. and the movies begin at 6:30.
Admission is free and there will be complimentary popcorn and drinks available.

The true story of the U.S. military's ban on gays and lesbians - from its implementation, through passionate protests and debates, and finally to its repeal. In 1993, President Bill Clinton, trying to deliver on his election promise of lifting the ban on gays in the military, encountered vehement opposition that resulted in the compromise legislation, known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This documentary examines the consequences of the policy and the fight to repeal it - a battle that would last 17 years, span three presidencies, and result in the discharge of 13,368 active service members. Shot during the final 15 months of the law prior to its repeal, the film includes archival news footage and interviews with key players, from policy experts to Pentagon personnel, as well as personal accounts by a number of actively- serving gay soldiers.

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