Same Sex America
Genres
Overview
In the spring of 2004, Massachusetts began the final battle of its journey towards legalizing same-sex marriage. This documentary follows a few local couples & their families through the months leading up to & shortly after that defining occasion in LGBTQ+ history, culminating in their respective weddings. Also includes interviews with active opponents attempting to discourage the movement (& failing, of course). Premiered at the Independent Film Festival of Boston in April 2005, just a month short the decision's one-year anniversary.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
2005-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
3.5
Matthew Cummings
Reporter
Eliza M. Skinner
Reporter
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