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Deep Dive: Ballot Measure 9 (1995)

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Ballot Measure 9
Ballot Measure 9 is a documentary directed and produced by Heather MacDonald in 1995. It focuses on the political and cultural conflict surrounding Oregon Ballot Measure 9, a 1992 citizens' initiative that aimed to label homosexuality as 'abnormal, wrong, unnatural, and perverse.' The film presents various perspectives from both supporters and opponents of the measure, illustrating the societal tensions of the time. The documentary runs for 72 minutes and is produced in the United States, primarily in English. It captures the heated debates and public reactions, providing a historical context to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Oregon during the early 1990s.

Why Watch

  • •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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LGBTQ+ history1990s politicsDocumentary enthusiasts