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One Wedding and a Revolution (2004) Online

One Wedding and a Revolution (2004) Online
Original Title :
One Wedding and a Revolution
Genre :
Movie / Documentary / Short
Year :
2004
Directror :
Debra Chasnoff
Budget :
$200,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
19min
Rating :
8.4/10

Reveals the inspiration, motivation and political challenges at San Francisco City Hall during the frantic days leading up to the first government-sanctioned same-sex marriage.

One Wedding and a Revolution (2004) Online

In February 2004, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom made headlines when he decided to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. This 19-minute film reveals the inspiration, motivation and political challenges behind the mayor's landmark decision. It contains now-historic footage of the tearful exchange of vows between long-time lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon who, celebrating their 51st anniversary, were the first couple to tie the knot.