The Case Against 8

Documentary

2014, Movie, 1h 49min

A behind-the-scenes look inside the case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Shot over five years, the film follows the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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7.4

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Critic Brian Tallerico

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Olson is a passionate, stunningly intelligent...a conservative that believes in...gay marriage...all loving couples have the right on a moral level as well. His closing argument...is one of the most passionate and moving I’ve ever heard.

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Critic Patrick Peters

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As passionate and wide-ranging as you'd hope...

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"The Case Against 8" is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the five-year legal battle to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Shot from the perspective of the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, the film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the historic case that paved the way for marriage equality in the United States. From the initial lawsuit to the final Supreme Court decision, the documentary provides a gripping and inspiring account of the fight for equality and justice.

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You can stream The Case Against 8 on: Apple TV

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The Case Against 8 was released in theaters on June 6, 2014.