Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ted Olson | ... | Self | |
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Christopher D. Dusseault | ... | Self (as Chris Dusseault) |
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Jeffrey J. Zarrillo | ... | Self (as Jeff Zarrillo) |
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Paul T. Katami | ... | Self (as Paul Katami) |
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Kristin M. Perry | ... | Self (as Kris Perry) |
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Sandra B. Stier | ... | Self (as Sandy Stier) |
David Boies | ... | Self | |
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Ted Uno | ... | Self |
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Chad Griffin | ... | Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights |
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Kristina Schake | ... | Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights |
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Adam Umhoefer | ... | Self - executive director, American Foundation for Equal Rights |
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Elliott Perry | ... | Self (as Elliot Perry) |
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Frank Stier | ... | Self |
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Tom Stier | ... | Self |
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Spencer Perry | ... | Self |
After the California Supreme Court ruled in May 2008 that same-sex couples could marry, a proposition was put to voters to amend the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. After that proposition was passed a group decided to challenge the constitutionality of the amendment. This documentary follows the efforts of the plaintiffs and lawyers over four years as the case winds its way through the courts. Written by garykmcd
Let's leave it at that. Allowing us to witness the personal struggle of these four Americans to gain basic Constitutional protection, and the efforts of so many to help them and to bring about the final outcome of this case as presented in the film is truly moving. As per the title, it wasn't supposed to be anything other than presenting the case AGAINST Proposition 8. If some are left wondering where the arguments were for the proponents of the proposition, the film detailed how the witnesses for the proposition, one by one, fell away leaving only one witness, who in the course of cross-examining came to realize that he actually was siding with the plaintiffs. The Supreme Court reached the verdict that there wasn't any any compelling argument, that there was no standing to appeal against the Supreme Court's ruling, because their rights were not harmed by striking down the proposition. As was referenced in other reviews, people seem to miss the point of the case (and the film): the populace and local legislatures may not pass local laws that violate the US Constitution. There was no other side because there was no other side, other an animus, and hate is not an American value.