Event Saving Marriage

Los Angeles

EVENTS

“Saving Marriage” / Mike Roth Producer/Director
                        - June 17, 2009 / Special Time 7:00 p.m.
- Producer/Director Mike Roth screens and talks about his critically
                   acclaimed film on the Massachusetts fight for marriage equality.

Responding to the California Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8, PFLAG LA is presenting a special event. Mike Roth, Producer/Director of Saving Marriage is showing his critically acclaimed film at PFLAG LA’s June 17th meeting. Because of this special event, the meeting will begin early–promptly at 7:00 pm–with the screening of the film, followed by comments and QA from Mike.

Our usual support groups will be held at 9:15 pm.

Roth’s documentary chronicles the fierce battle to secure marriage rights for LGBT people that waged in Massachusetts for 18 months. The requirement by the Massachusetts Supreme Court that two legislative votes uphold the marriage equality statute launched a political firestorm.

Both proponents and opponents of gay civil marriage embraced the issue as a crusade: both believed that they were “saving marriage.” Roth documents the deeply held, passionately expressed beliefs on each side of the issues. He also follows the lives of gay couples whose futures hang in the balance, and he records the historic moment when a second legislative vote ratified marriage equality for all.

This moving film has much to tell us about our ongoing struggle to secure marriage rights for all in California. The arguments of our opponents and the successful strategies of the Massachusetts LGBT community and allies provide ideas for an upcoming pro-gay marriage ballot initiative fight. The emotional victory fuels our motivation to continue the struggle.

Following the film, Mike will talk about the making of this powerful documentary and share his insights into the continuing struggle for full equality. The meeting will conclude with support and sharing in small groups.

Mike began his career as a news cameraman in his home state of Michigan in 1989 and has been in production ever since. Now based in Los Angeles, he has traveled around the U.S. and across six continents shooting news, unscripted/reality TV, and documentaries. Some of Mike's credits include The Apprentice (NBC), The Amazing Race (CBS), The Simple Life (Fox), and Flavor of Love (VH1).

Visit the documentary’s website at www.SavingMarriageTheMovie.com

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