In 1992, activists in Oregon mobilized against Ballot Measure 9, a proposed amendment that sought to label homosexuality as "abnormal, wrong, unnatural, and perverse." Directed by Heather MacDonald, the 1995 documentary captures the grassroots campaign led by community members and organizations like the Oregon Citizen's Alliance. It features news clips and interviews that reveal the emotional and political stakes of the battle for LGBTQ+ rights during a turbulent period. The film won multiple awards, including the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

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See the political battle over Oregon's Ballot Measure 9.
Meet key figures from the 1992 LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Find out why the film won multiple awards in 1995.

Did You Know

Ballot Measure 9 was proposed in 1992 in Oregon.
The film won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 1995.
Heather MacDonald directed and produced the film in 1995.
The film received the Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1995.

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Who directed Ballot Measure 9?

Ballot Measure 9 was directed and produced by Heather MacDonald.

What year was Ballot Measure 9 released?

Ballot Measure 9 was released in 1995.

What awards did Ballot Measure 9 win?

Ballot Measure 9 won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and the Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, both in 1995.

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