Film Lens
In 2008, filmmaker Julie Gali travels to the United States to document Barack Obama's election, a key moment for civil rights. The film contrasts this victory with the passing of Proposition 8 in California, which revoked same-sex marriage rights, marking a unique regression in U.S. civil rights history. Gali captures the grassroots movement of the gay community as they respond to this injustice.
The documentary culminates in the October 11, 2009 March for Equality in Washington, D.C. Thousands gather to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and challenge the implications of Proposition 8. Through personal stories and activism, the film presents the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community during this pivotal time.
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.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ activismCivil rights historyPolitical documentaries