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Deep Dive: Church & State (2018)

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Church & State
Church & State tells the story of a gay activist who partners with a law firm in Salt Lake City to challenge Utah's gay marriage ban. The film details the significant role of the Mormon church in state politics and the internal conflicts within the gay community that arose during their fight for equality. The documentary covers the legal battles and personal narratives that contributed to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay unions nationwide. It captures pivotal moments in the movement for LGBTQ rights in Utah and beyond, focusing on the experiences of individuals like Jim Magleby and Derek Kitchen.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Jim Magleby and Derek Kitchen fighting for equality.
  • •See the impact of the Mormon church on state politics.
  • •Find out about the internal conflicts in the gay community.

Did You Know

•The film features a gay activist from Salt Lake City.
•The documentary includes a small law firm that took on the gay marriage ban.
•The lawsuit discussed contributed to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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LGBTQ rights historyMormon church influenceLegal battles in America