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Boys Beware

Season 23 Episode 9

This 1955 educational film warns of homosexuality, calling it "a sickness of the mind."

This 1955 educational film warns against "the dangers of homosexuality," which is described as "a sickness of the mind." The ten minute video was produced by the Unified School District and the Police Department of Inglewood, California.

AIR DATE 4/24/11

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The "Dangers" of Homosexuality

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The Fear of Being Gay

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Violence Against Gays and Lesbians

The First Gay Pride March

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