The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years after. Dustin lance black, reed cowan, steven greenstreet. The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets. Jan 24, 2010 directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including toy story 3, jonah hex and the killer inside me. It has the heat of infallible injustice and the fight to resurrect what was lost after so long a fight to make this country truly free.
The mormon proposition is a call to action not only to lgbt citizens, but all citizens everywhere to not only stand up for human rights, but also to pay attention to where the money and the information is coming from whenever a ballot measure picks up. June 28th, the center for community growth partnered with the indiana cares campaign icc to end homophobia. 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. After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. If the impact of codirectorwriter reed cowans film is undercut by its sometimes sloppy execution, it nonetheless provides a disturbing portrait of the. Indiana pride 20 came at a timely moment, the supreme court overturning the defense of marriage act just a few days. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to. 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. The event included a panel discussion from lgbt activists, and a screening of the film 8.
Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of same. The mormon proposition synopsis a history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. The awardwinning investigation into the antigay activities of the mormon church. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years after the. The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare with money and misinformation against gay citizens, doing everything they can to deny them of marriage and the rights that come with it. 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. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim.
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. The mormon proposition 2010 directed by reed cowan. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical treatment. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. 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. 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 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. The mormon proposition received its world premiere at the 2010 sundance film 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.
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 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. Finally, in the telling of the mormon churchs risk of losing their taxfree status, 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. The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades. Steven greenstreet discusses his film on homosexuality and the mormon church. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical. And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. Jul 15, 2010 the passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias 8 the mormon proposition film trailer on vimeo join. The mormon proposition 2010 where to watch it streaming.
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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 film mentions that gay children cant have children biologically. This film shows how he lds mormon church can control thing from behind the scenes. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights. However, judging from the trailer and background material online, it appears that accuracy and truth are rare commodities in this film. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. This past may, i caught up with documentary filmmaker reed cowan, who didnt shy away from answering some pointed and personal questions about 8. The passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. A history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual.