Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Boots , Norman Lear ‘s comedic coming-of-age drama that takes on being gay in the military, starring Miles Heizer , Liam Oh and Vera Farmiga . The series premieres Oct. 9 on Netflix.

In the trailer, at his Marine Corps recruitment interview Heizer’s Cameron is asked “Why do you want to be a Marine, Cameron?”, to which he responds “Um, for…freedom.” Cue George Michael’s hit song “Freedom” sung by the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, a group of 30 singers that includes U.S. Military veterans.

Boots, inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Heizer) and his straight best friend Ray McAffey (Oh) as they join a diverse group of recruits. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of

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