The Case Against 8

2014, Documentary/Gay & lesbian, 1h 52m

44 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Expansive in scope yet steady in focus, The Case Against 8 offers impassioned social advocacy as well as gripping viewing. Read critic reviews

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Filmmakers Ben Cotner and Ryan White examine the landmark Supreme Court case that overturned California's Proposition 8 and its ban on same-sex marriage.
  • Genre:
    Documentary, Gay & lesbian
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ben Cotner, Ryan White
  • Producer:
    Ben Cotner, Ryan White
  • Writer:
    Ben Cotner, Ryan White
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    HBO
  • Production Co:
    Tripod Media, LLC

Cast & Crew

Ted Olson
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Christopher D. Dusseault
Self
Jeffrey J. Zarrillo
Self
Paul T. Katami
Self
Kristin M. Perry
Self
Sandra B. Stier
Self
Ben Cotner
Director
Ryan White
Director
Kate Amend
Film Editor
Blake Neely
Original Music
Ben Cotner
Producer
Ryan White
Producer
Ben Cotner
Screenwriter
Ryan White
Screenwriter
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Audience Reviews for The Case Against 8

  • Apr 24, 2014
    One of the best executed documentaries on a court case that I have seen. Focusing the proceedings on the two political opposites who united behind a cause is fascinating stuff to watch.You could have taken a million angles to tell the story of this case but this one is uniquely special.
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