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Same Sex America
Same Sex America

Same Sex America

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In the spring of 2004, Massachusetts began the final battle of its journey towards legalizing same-sex marriage. This documentary follows a few local couples & their families through the months leading up to & shortly after that defining occasion in LGBTQ+ history, culminating in their respective weddings. Also includes interviews with active opponents attempting to discourage the movement (& failing, of course). Premiered at the Independent Film Festival of Boston in April 2005, just a month short the decision's one-year anniversary.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

2.667/10

Release Date

22 April 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Matthew Cummings

Matthew Cummings

Reporter

Eliza M. Skinner

Eliza M. Skinner

Reporter

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