In 2008, california voters were asked to weigh in on proposition 8, a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution to specify that marriage was legal only between a man and a woman, effectively ending the drive to bring gay marriage to california. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades. Supposedly nothing more than a religious organization, the lds has spent years acting as a political action committee to push hatefilled acts. Mar 02, 2015 the film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare fought with money and lies against us citizens and their fight for marriage equality and the rights that come with marriage. This letter, regarding proposition 8, was sent from the first presidency of the. The mormon proposition, as well as examining mormon doctrine on homosexuality including churchapproved programs to cure homosexuality, suicide rates among gay teens in mormon communities, and. The film touches on the pain of gay and lesbian mormons and how they have been rejected by their families. The mormon proposition 2010 where to watch it streaming. Documentary attempts to lift the curtain on prop 8 kpbs.
Director reed cowan sets out to paint the mormon church as 8. Rocky mayor anderson, matt aune, dustin lance black. The mormon proposition, a fatuous movie claiming to be based upon prop 8 s campaign and election is released. The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare with money and misinformation. It is a biased yet compelling piece about how wealth and power plays a hand in politics. This page is not a forum for general discussion about 8. A searing indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of california s proposition 8, and the mormon religion s secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights.
The mormon proposition explores the connection between the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and prop 8. Many going as far as committing suicide in despair. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years after the. Its a documentary and independent movie with an average rotten tomatoes critics. Filmmakers reed cowan and steven greenstreet examine the role of the mormon church in the battle against samesex marriage in the documentary 8. After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. The mormon involvement, the film persuasively argues, tilted the vote toward passage, by. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark.
The film has not yet been released so how can the mormons on here be claiming what they are when they havent. Mormonism and politicscalifornia proposition 8 fairmormon. The mormon proposition explores the role of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in repealing samesex marriage in california nearly two years ago. Feb 03, 2010 the hit of the 2010 sundance film festival 8. The film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black. This past may, i caught up with documentary filmmaker reed cowan, who didnt shy away from answering some pointed and personal questions about 8. Scripture audio book downloads including the kjv holy bible, book of mormon, and other lds scriptures, manuals, and resources. The mormon proposition, is a documentary detailing the large role the mormon church played in passing californias proposition 8 in 2008. Aug 15, 2010 this documentary about californias prop 8, which defined marriage in the state as between a man and a woman, has a specific point of view. Officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare fought with money and lies against us citizens and their fight for marriage equality and the rights that come with marriage. A history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8.
The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. The mormon proposition, written and produced by reed cowan, claims to be an expose of the role that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints played in the passage of california proposition 8. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions ongoing campaign against gay rights. The mormon church and prop 8 cnn belief blog blogs. The film focuses on the wealth and power of the church of jesus christ of. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and its support of california proposition 8, stating that the church has been actively involved in the denial of lgbt human rights. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. A documentary on gay marriage fight in california the new york. The mormon proposition, its success was due to funding and support from the mormon church. Church statement on proposition 8 ruling 4 august 2010. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions.
Mormon members were asked to give time and money by lds leadership. Narrated by dustin lance black, an exmormon himself, the film analyzes the role of the mormon church in the passing of proposition 8 in california, which denied lgbt citizens the right to marry. People breathlessly await the collapse of the restored church. The mormon proposition 2010 animation world network. Book of mormon, fiction, proposition 8, word of wisdom, santa claus, france, bishop higgins, marriage, film. A new documentary, directed by reed cowan, explores this divisive proposition, and the one religious group he says made the biggest impact. The mormon proposition 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. United states june 18, 2010 limited canada june 18, 2010. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical. Michael purdy, a spokesman for the mormon church, fired back when asked for comment on the film. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 8.
This allows the subreddit to stay free of advertising, and avoid seeing disagreements between vendors and consumers. The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. Jun 18, 2010 a new documentary, directed by reed cowan, explores this divisive proposition, and the one religious group he says made the biggest impact. The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 for sale online ebay. The mormon propostion exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions ongoing campaign against gay rights. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical treatment. Watch this video to hear more about the film and the issue. The mormon proposition is an expose on the man behind the curtain sorta speak how the mormon church masterminded the 8th proposition in california in 2008 doing the exact same thing in hawaii years before that.
Jan 24, 2010 directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet. The mormon proposition, focuses on individuals and families impacted by prop 8. Finally, in the telling of the mormon churchs risk of losing their tax free status, 8. The passage of california proposition 8 during the november 2008 election has generated a number of criticisms of the church regarding a variety of issues including the separation of church and state, the churchs position relative to people who experience samesex attraction, accusations of. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in the promotion and passage of californias antigay proposition 8 ballot measure and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition is a compelling documentary that examines the role of the mormon church and its support of california proposition 8, which overturned samesex marriage in the state. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of. If the impact of codirectorwriter reed cowans film is undercut by its sometimes sloppy execution, it nonetheless provides a disturbing portrait of the. The film is their emotional outcry to what they found. Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds audio.
Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of same. The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare with money and misinformation against gay citizens, doing everything they can to deny them of marriage and the rights that come with it. Jul 15, 2010 and, at least according to the central conceit of 8. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. The mormon proposition, about californias gay marriage battle, is directed by reed. The mormon proposition looks at how the mormon church contributed to the infamous proposition 8, which banned samesex marriage in california. The mormon proposition was released in 2010 on friday, june 18, 2010 in 15 theaters. The mormon proposition at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk.
Written and directed by journalist and former mormon missionary reed cowan, and narrated by academy award winning screenwriter dustin lance black milk, the documentary movie 8. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The mormon proposition 2010 directed by reed cowan. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition 2010 by rick demott sunday, august 15, 2010 at.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. A documentary about californias proposition 8, which restricted the definition of marriage to oppositesex couples, and the influence of mo. Catholic bishop decries religious bigotry against mormons 7 november 2008. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. The film also fails to take into account the many other factors in play during the 2008 election, narrowing events down to one allencompassing mormonbased explanation. The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including toy story 3, jonah hex and the killer inside me. Nov 23, 2010 officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. The mormon proposition by reed cowan reed cowan, dustin.
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