A documentary explores the Johns Committee, a Florida Senate investigation led by Charley Johns to purge suspected Communists and homosexuals from public institutions, with the University of Florida cooperating fully, leaving some careers in ruins.
Behind Closed Doors: The Dark Legacy of the Johns Committee
A probe launched by Florida State Senator Charley Johns sought to uncover Communists and gay individuals, encountering initial reluctance from Florida State University and the University of South Florida.
