Property of the State: Gay Men in the Apartheid Military (2003)

This documentary explores the complex lives of gay men in the South African military during apartheid. While some found moments of intimacy, they largely faced hostility. The film combines an analysis of 1980s literature on gay experiences in the military with interviews from former soldiers and anti-apartheid activists. It reveals the harsh reality of forced conscription in the 1970s and 1980s, exposing a hidden history of persecution that was a key part of apartheid's cruelty.