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Saving Marriage (2006)

Saving Marriage (2006)
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The excitement and suspense surrounding the battle for same-sex marriage serves as the focal point of this documentary from filmmakers Mike Roth and John Henning. November 18, 2003: the day that the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the same right to marriage as heterosexual couples. But while some assumed that this was the end of the battle, it quickly became apparent that it was only the beginning. Almost immediately after the ruling passed, it came under attack by right-wing conservatives. In this film, Roth and Henning offer a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of this epic battle for equality. From the lawyers to the lobbyists to the gay couples who jumped at the opportunity to marry even as state legislators struggled over the constitutional amendment, this film speaks with men and women on each side of the issue while scrutinizing each individual skirmish and detailing Massachusetts' muddled methods of amending its constitution in no uncertain terms. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Mike RothJohn Henning, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Saving Marriage

The excitement and suspense surrounding the battle for same-sex marriage serves as the focal point of this documentary from filmmakers Mike Roth and John Henning. November 18, 2003: the day that the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the same right to marriage as heterosexual couples. But while some assumed that this was the end of the battle, it quickly became apparent that it was only the beginning. Almost immediately after the ruling passed, it came under attack by right-wing conservatives. In this film, Roth and Henning offer a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of this epic battle for equality. From the lawyers to the lobbyists to the gay couples who jumped at the opportunity to marry even as state legislators struggled over the constitutional amendment, this film speaks with men and women on each side of the issue while scrutinizing each individual skirmish and detailing Massachusetts' muddled methods of amending its constitution in no uncertain terms. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins
Director(s):
John HenningMike Roth
Producer(s):
Mike RothJohn Henning
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Mild Language)
Categories:
Documentary
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    Ted M.

    This film is about marriage equality in Massachusetts, but it's really about everyone's rights and how government is supposed to protect, not deny, citizens' rights. Most people don't have any idea how this whole issue of marriage equality came about in the first place, so this film does a great job of showing the time-line of events, and how the courts play a role, and the legislatures play a role. It was really interesting to watch the legislators explain why they were voting either "for" or "against", but even more interesting to see the whole process of how ordinary people can make a difference, working with the legislators, or opposing them. "Civil union" instead of marriage is like the old segregationist policy "Separate but equal", which the late Thurgood Marshall argued, if it's separate, it's not equal. Likewise, if it's called "civil union", it's not "marriage". And that's wrong.

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    Jay L.

    Gay or straight, this film illuminates the emotional undercurrent of the gay marriage issue on many levels. Beyond the political talking points, the film points to what it means to have the allowance of marriage as a "goal" or "purpose" in a relationship at all ... and how that resonates in a person's life. The film is incredibly well made, beautifully shot, tightly edited/structured ... and just flat out blew me away as a shining example of what intelligent and evocative film-making can be. Everyone should see this film. Especially those who are so vehemently opposed to the issue. Everything is quite fairly laid out ... not overly condemning one way or the other. And this is all coming from a very private, non-politically vocal individual. Congrats to all involved!

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    Peter B.

    I suspect a lot of people will see "documentary" film and be disuaded from its selection. Don't do it!This film is definitely worth watching. It is very well done. No matter which side of the debate you favor, the film is done with dignity, intelligence. It is thought provoking, heart breaking, shocking and exciting. What makes it even more significant is its truth. I don't live in Boston, and I am not gay. But this is an important film that highlights with dignity an issue(s) that is overdue and deserving of the remedy of equality.

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