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
- 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
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.