The Case Against 8

"Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them"

Dec 1 2014 TV-14 1h 49m
Biography, Documentary, News

A behind-the-scenes look inside the case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Shot over five years, the film follows the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Plot

After the California Supreme Court ruled in May 2008 that same-sex couples could marry, a proposition was put to voters to amend the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. After that proposition was passed a group decided to challenge the constitutionality of the amendment. This documentary follows the efforts of the plaintiffs and lawyers over four years as the case winds its way through the courts.

Written by

Ben Cotner, Ryan White

Directed by

Ben Cotner, Ryan White

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Moore’s Filmed Goods and Services, Tripod Media, HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 11 wins & 18 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,180
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA