Thousands gather on October 11, 2009, in Washington, D.C., to march for LGBTQ+ rights in response to the passing of Proposition 8 in California.
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Thousands gather on October 11, 2009, in Washington, D.C., to march for LGBTQ+ rights in response to the passing of Proposition 8 in California.
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Julie Gali travels to the United States in 2008 to document Barack Obama's election. Shortly after this historic win, California's Proposition 8 passes, revoking marriage rights for same-sex couples. Gali immerses herself in the grassroots movement fighting against this legislation. The film captures the efforts of activists like Dan Choi and the community's response to discrimination. It culminates in the October 11, 2009 March for Equality in Washington, D.C., where thousands demand LGBTQ+ rights.
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Why Watch
- See the grassroots response to Proposition 8 in California.
- Meet activists at the March for Equality in 2009.
- Find out how civil rights evolved during Obama's presidency.
Did You Know
- Proposition 8 is the only U.S. law that revoked a civil right after it was granted.
- The March for Equality took place on October 11, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
- The film was directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé and released in 2011.
- Julie Gali began documenting the events shortly after Obama's election in 2008.
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What significant legislation was passed in California in 2008?
Proposition 8 was passed in California in 2008, which revoked the right to same-sex marriage.
When did the March for Equality take place in Washington, D.C.?
The March for Equality occurred on October 11, 2009.
Who directed the documentary 'Illegal Love'?
The documentary 'Illegal Love' was directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé.
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