The passage of proposition 8 november, 2008 in california, which overthrew the right to samesex marriage, stunned the gay community in the state. The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 for sale online ebay. The firm will function with speed and invention, benefiting from every accessible platform to customize a launch thats natural for the requirements of each online movie. The mormon proposition opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. A documentary on gay marriage fight in california the new york. The mormon proposition doc trailer online the movie blog. Cowan, with his fellow filmmakers, experienced firsthand what it was like to grow up gay in utah in the mormon faith, then turned their attention to the historic campaign by the mormon church to pass proposition 8 in california believing that it was the cornerstone of an ideology that has worked for decades to damage gay people and their causes. The real meaning i got out of this is either way its hate, mormon hate on gays or gays hate on mormons. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and its support of california proposition 8, stating that the church has been actively involved in the denial of lgbt human rights. The mormon proposition, its success was due to funding and support from the mormon church. Protests against proposition 8 supporters in california took place starting in november 2008. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8.
The film also fails to take into account the many other factors in play during the 2008 election, narrowing events down to one allencompassing mormon based explanation. The passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. I found it quite interesting, since im from california but was out of the country for the entire 2008 election season and missed most of the coverage. Cowan expands his sad and furious homegrown film to record the misery of gay mormons sometimes driven. Proposition 8 and the mormon church george washington law. It made me so sad and angry that i feel sick, but i also know that documentaries are always biased, and im trying not to get swept up. The mormon proposition, a short polemic about the involvement of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in californias proposition 8. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years. The mormon proposition is the organizations very first release. Even afterward, unless you are both gaylesbian and or were formerly mormon, people still might not really get it without information such as is provided in the mormon proposition. Cowan codirected the glaad media award winning 2010 documentary 8. The mormon proposition, a fatuous movie claiming to be based upon prop 8 s campaign and election is released.
The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. Mormonism and politicscalifornia proposition 8 fairmormon. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. It shortly will be seen as too specious to be taken seriously.
The mormon proposition docu pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the fundraising power of the mormon church. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions ongoing campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition explores the role of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in repealing samesex marriage in california nearly two years ago. The mormon proposition 2010 the movie database tmdb. Impassioned documentary chronicles the successful 2008 mormon campaign to make gay marriage illegal in california. The lds rome temple and proposition 8 the mormon urban. The passage of california proposition 8 during the november 2008 election has generated a number of criticisms of the church regarding a variety of issues including the separation of church and state, the churchs position relative to people who experience samesex attraction, accusations of. Cowan, with his fellow filmmakers, experienced firsthand what it was like to grow up gay in utah in the mormon faith, then turned their attention to the historic campaign by the mormon church to. And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. The mormon proposition puts on record one of the greatest election shams in the history of the united states. And while im thinking about it, what are some other resources for. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. Usu students and community members discuss the documentary 8.
Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical. Nov 24, 2008 the mormon church has spent the last three months intimidating their members into giving money to yes on prop 8 which would take marriage rights away from samesex couples telling mormon families that their souls will be in jeopardy if they do not contribute portions of their income. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights. Set in california and utah, the doc exposes the mormon churchs role in fighting gay rights and marriage and promoting the passage of californias proposition 8 a challenge to the gay. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. Jul, 2010 is it a love letter from liberal mormons to their church, or a michael moorestyle hit piece aimed at mormon leaders. The mormon proposition contains some interesting information about the mormon churchs involvement in the campaign to pass proposition 8, the 2008 antisamesex marriage ballot measure.
The mormon proposition doc trailer online april 27, 2010 rodney 44 comments ever since they reversed the law that recognized gay marriage, a small part of my faith in humanity died. Nov 23, 2010 officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. The mormon proposition is a fantastic and provocative film that i think is essential viewing for anyone interested in the subject of mormonism and homosexuality. The mormon proposition, about californias gay marriage battle, is directed by. A documentary about californias proposition 8, which restricted the definition of marriage to oppositesex couples, and the influence of mo. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias 8 the mormon proposition film trailer on vimeo join. These included prominent protests against the roman catholic church and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which supported californias proposition 8.
It fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues. The mormon proposition by reed cowan reed cowan, dustin. A history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. 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. Not until the california fair political practices commission launched an investigation into the mormon s involvement in proposition 8, did the secrets of the mormon effort become a matter of record. Narrated by dustin lance black, an ex mormon himself, the film analyzes the role of the mormon church in the passing of proposition 8 in california, which denied lgbt citizens the right to marry.
The mormon proposition a documentary about californias proposition 8, which restricted the definition of marriage to oppositesex couples, and the influence of mormon involvement. Directed and written by reed cowan, narrated by dustin lance black, 8. Filmmaker and exchurch of jesus christ of latterday saints member reed cowan examines that churchs nationwide efforts to prevent the legalization of gay marriage including californias proposition 8, which was passed by voters in 2008. Undoubtedly the church contributed tons of services, technical know how, goods and volunteers. There was an immediate backlash against the mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members were active in promoting the proposition.
May 17, 2010 cowan, with his fellow filmmakers, experienced firsthand what it was like to grow up gay in utah in the mormon faith, then turned their attention to the historic campaign by the mormon church to. A scorching indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the. The mormon proposition exclusive clip reveals church coerced members to raise millions for prop. Ber 4, 2008, general election 7 2008, available at.
Sundance announces outofcompetition films screening at 2010 festival. I think we will indeed look back at prop 8 as the beast that awoke the sleeping giant of the gay community and it will be seen as a major turning point in the. Protests against proposition 8 supporters wikipedia. The mormon proposition, written and produced by reed cowan, claims to be an expose of the role that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints played in the passage of california proposition 8. Jan 24, 2010 directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet. In the documentary 8, exploring the mormon money trail, reed cowan interviews chris buttars, a utah state senator. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years after the first gay marriages took place in california june 17th, 2008. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. The mormon proposition 2010 reed cowan, steven greenstreet on allmovie in 2008, california voters were asked to weigh in. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in the promotion and passage of californias antigay proposition 8 ballot measure and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. I see a great deal to praise in this film, not least of which bringing to the screen many powerful stories and characters.
The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday. The ssrc is an independent, international, nonprofit organization. It was released on june 18, 2010 by red flag releasing rfr. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus.
As an open lesbian i cant decide whether the film which was funded by gay affiliated groups was meant to hate on mormons or if mormons really did cause prop 8 to fall short. Jan 22, 2009 more and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. Director reed cowan experienced firsthand what it was like to grow up gay in utah in the mormon faith, and he turned his attention to the historic campaign by. And, as a former mormon, i will say that it was pretty darn accurate in its portrayal of the mormon view of homosexuality. The mormon proposition to be daunting evidence that the principle of separation of church and state is being contested and wrestled with on a regular basis in our nation. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic. As an organization worth hundreds of billions of dollars, the mormon church has been able to wage this war in secret. Darrin reed cowan also known as reed abplanalpcowan born july 24, 1972 is an american journalist.
The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical treatment. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the. Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. People breathlessly await the collapse of the restored church. A searing indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8, and the mormon religions secretive. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in the promotion and passage of californias antigay proposition 8 ballot measure and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. Not until the california fair political practices commission launched an investigation into the mormon s involvement in proposition 8, did the secrets of the mormon. Responses to proposition 8 mormonism, the mormon church. Jul 15, 2010 and, at least according to the central conceit of 8.