CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 49m

The Case Against 8

Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them

68%(26)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byBen Cotner, Ryan White

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: EN
Released: June 6, 2014

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Tripod MediaMoore’s Filmed Goods and Services

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Starring

Theodore Olson

Self

Christopher D. Dusseault

Self (as Chris Dusseault)

Jeffrey J. Zarrillo

Self (as Jeff Zarrillo)

Paul T. Katami

Self (as Paul Katami)

Kristin M. Perry

Self (as Kris Perry)

Sandra B. Stier

Self (as Sandy Stier)

Ted Ung

Self

Chad Griffin

Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

Kristina Schake

Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

Adam Umhoefer

Self - executive director, American Foundation for Equal Rights

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Directed by: Ben Cotner
Ryan White
Produced by: Ben Cotner
Ryan White

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