The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the involvement of. Although mormons are a small minority in the state of. The movie, released in theaters friday, is also available on demand and through digital download channels. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and its support of california proposition 8, stating that the church has been actively involved in the denial of lgbt human rights. It discusses true unwhitewashed mormon doctrine and how that doctrine is incompatible with homosexuality, thereby suggesting a cause for antigay behavior from the mormon church. The lds rome temple and proposition 8 the mormon urban. The mormon proposition 2010 stream and watch online. The awardwinning investigation into the antigay activities of the mormon church. The mormon proposition, a documentary alleging the involvement of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the passage of proposition 8.
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 was released in 2010 on friday, june 18, 2010 in 15 theaters. Pause the audio player above before launching popup launch popup player. Undoubtedly the church contributed tons of services, technical know how, goods and volunteers. The film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black. United states june 18, 2010 limited canada june 18, 2010. Reed cowans reasons for making a film about the mormon churchs activism against gay marriage in california are personal. The other state in californias rancorous legal tangle over marriage is utah.
While the media has naturally been praising the documentary, the movie is so biased. Mormonism and politicscalifornia proposition 8 fairmormon. The mormon proposition synopsis a history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. A definitive guide fairwiki 111708 fair posted on 11172008 7. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8.
This letter, regarding proposition 8, was sent from the first. Catholic bishop decries religious bigotry against mormons 7 november 2008. The 2008 campaign that successfully got the voter initiative known as proposition 8 passed thereby overturning a california supreme court decision legalizing samesex marriage not only held huge interest in utah but also, according to campaign disclosures, among members of the salt. June 28th, the center for community growth partnered with the indiana cares campaign icc to end homophobia. This past may, i caught up with documentary filmmaker reed cowan, who didnt shy away from answering some pointed and personal questions about 8. Mormon church fined in connection with antigay marriage. And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. The mormon proposition, written and produced by reed cowan, claims to be an expose of the role that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints played in the passage of california proposition 8. Americans and wall street had their eyes on cspan and other media outlets yesterday as the vote on the bailout vote, known formally as h. Pepperdine university is still feeling the fallout after the protect marriage campaign associated itself with the school in advertising, via a controversial professor at the school who just so happens to be mormon. Himself gay and mormon, cowan clashed with his family over his sexual.
It wasnt only barack obamas name that was used dishonestly by the mormon backed proposition 8 campaign. That ballot initiative added an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades. The passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. The passage of proposition 8 november, 2008 in california, which overthrew the right to samesex marriage, stunned the gay community in the state. Dustin lance black born june 10, 1974 is an american screenwriter, director, film and. Church statement on proposition 8 ruling 4 august 2010. Not only does the catholic church have no official decisional role with regard to the rome temple, it has not made any commitment of support, whether because of proposition 8 or otherwise. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. There was an immediate backlash against the mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members were active in promoting the proposition. The mormon proposition 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign.
More and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of. The mormon money behind proposition 8 the atlantic. Volksentscheid zu einem gesetzesvorhaben war ein antrag zur. 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 exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decades. 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 same. Finally, in the telling of the mormon churchs risk of losing their taxfree status, 8. Mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage prop. 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. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including toy story 3, jonah hex and the killer inside me. The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias.
The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. It is a biased yet compelling piece about how wealth and power plays a hand in politics. Rocky mayor anderson, matt aune, dustin lance black, mac borrowman, d. Written by reed cowan and narrated by dustin lance black, the film divided critics over a perceived heavyhanded approach to the churchs involvement. The mormon proposition stars dustin lance black the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 20 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100 on metacritic, which. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark. The mormon proposition is a compelling documentary that examines the role of the mormon church and its support of california proposition 8, which overturned samesex marriage in the state. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8. 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. Asturianu deutsch espanol francais bahasa indonesia.
Indiana pride 20 came at a timely moment, the supreme court overturning the defense of marriage act just a few days. The mormon proposition opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. Specifically, none of the catholic leaders we met said we will support you in any effort you want because of your support of proposition 8 in california. After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film. The event included a panel discussion from lgbt activists, and a screening of the film 8. 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.
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