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The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (2011): Cast

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The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is a 2011 historical documentary directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, starring Gore Vidal, John McCain and Joe Lieberman. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell About?

The premise of The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell without spoilers.

It chronicles the controversial 1993 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that barred open discussion of a service member’s sexual orientation in the U.S. armed forces. The rule forced thousands of LGBTQ personnel out, with 13,368 discharged before the policy’s repeal in 2011, after which it was officially abandoned.

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Cast & crew

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Cast

Gore Vidal leads the cast, with John McCain and Joe Lieberman. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato

More films directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, best-rated first: Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Inside Deep Throat and Party Monster.

Videos

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

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Details

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “A Estranha História de Não Pergunte Não Fale” and “Homosexuali în armata americană”.

Also known as
  • A Estranha História de Não Pergunte Não Fale
  • Homosexuali în armata americană
  • A "Ne kérdezd, ne mondd" törvény különös története
  • Zvláštní historie zákona „Neptej se - nemluv“
  • Osobliwe dzieje zasady "Nie pytaj, nie mówi"
  • Tabu o homoseksualnosti u američkoj vojsci
  • Не питай, не казвай
  • Bodi gej, a molči
  • Ni se cuenta ni se pregunta

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FAQ

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell released?

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was released on September 13, 2011.

Who directed The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.

More films by Fenton Bailey

Who is in the cast of The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell stars Gore Vidal, John McCain and Joe Lieberman, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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