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200556 min0documentary

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Freedom to Marry

200556 min0documentary

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Seven long-term same-sex couples share their love stories amid San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's decision to allow same-sex marriages in 2004.

Civil Rights Lgbtq Rights

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Carmen Goodyear,

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Seven long-term same-sex couples share their love stories amid San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's decision to allow same-sex marriages in 2004.

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Carmen Goodyeardirector

Laurie Yorkdirector

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San Francisco City Hall became a focal point in 2004 when Mayor Gavin Newsom allowed same-sex couples to marry, defying state law. "Freedom to Marry" features speeches from comedian Margaret Cho and profiles key figures in the marriage equality movement. Through interviews with seven long-term same-sex couples, the film presents their personal stories amid a broader civil rights struggle. It captures the emotional weight of their fight for recognition and justice in society.

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