8: The Mormon Proposition

Theatrical Release Date: 2010 06 18 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 754703763464

Studio: Wolfe Video

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[Profanity, Sexual Situations]

Summary: In 2008, California voters were asked to weigh in on Proposition 8, a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution to specify that marriage was legal only between a man and a woman, effectively ending the drive to bring gay marriage to California. Proposition 8 was passed, the first time California voters had agreed to limit civil rights by law, and among its most vocal supporters were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints, better known as the Mormons. Mormon groups contributed 22 million dollars to advertising campaigns in support of Prop. 8, and some Mormon activists took part in inflammatory disinformation campaigns about the possible effects of making gay marriage legal. Filmmakers Reed Cowan and Steven Greenstreet examine the role of the Mormon Church in the battle against same-sex marriage in the documentary 8: The Mormon Proposition, as well as examining Mormon doctrine on homosexuality (including church-approved programs to "cure" homosexuality), suicide rates among gay teens in Mormon communities, and misleading comments from Mormon leaders on the impact of Prop. 8 on religious freedoms. 8: The Mormon Proposition received its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Culture & Society

Awards: Film Presented – Sundance Film Festival Film Presented – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival Film Presented – Seattle International Film Festival Film Presented – Traverse City Film Festival

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Trailer

8: The Mormon Proposition

Format: DVD

Release Date: 07/13/2010

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 80 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- 8: The Mormon Proposition
1. Chapter 1 [:16]
2. Chapter 2 [7:36]
3. Chapter 3 [11:34]
4. Chapter 4 [9:35]
5. Chapter 5 [8:36]
6. Chapter 6 [8:23]
7. Chapter 7 [7:36]
8. Chapter 8 [7:45]
9. Chapter 9 [11:39]

Cast and Crew: Steven Greenstreet  Producer 
Emily Pearson  Producer 
Bruce Bastian  Executive Producer 
Thomas Chase Jones  Composer (Music Score) 
Reed Cowan  Director 
Reed Cowan  Executive Producer 
Reed Cowan  Screenwriter 
Nick Greer  Composer (Music Score) 
Christopher Reece-Volz  Producer 
Dustin Lance Black  Actor 
Tyler Barrick  Actor 
Spencer Jones  Actor 
Linda Stay  Actor 
Kate Kendell  Actor 
David Melson  Actor 
Dennis Herrera  Actor 
Quentin L. Cook  Actor 
Freddy Karger  Actor 
Carol Lynn Pearson  Actor 
M. Russell Ballard  Actor 
Thomas Monson  Actor 
Emily Pearson  Actor 
Gavin Newsom  Actor 
Mike Nelson  Actor 
George Cole  Actor 
L. Whitney Clayton  Actor 
Chip White  Actor 
Rocky Anderson  Actor 
Katherine White  Actor 
Liz Towne  Actor 
Barry Lynn  Actor 
Deanna Worthington  Actor 
Julie Stoddard  Actor 
Darren Curtis  Actor 
David Baker  Actor 
Millie Watts  Actor 
Trevor Southey  Actor 
Gayle Ruzicka  Actor 
Bruce Barton  Actor 
Melissa Bird  Actor 
Bonnie Owens  Actor 
Miyo  Actor 
Paul Mero  Actor 
Chris Buttars  Actor 
Michael Waddoups  Actor 

Country: USA