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Scare tactics and peer pressure worked and caused us to donate. The mormon proposition another silly protestnonprotest movie. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights. The mormon proposition was released in 2010 on friday, june 18, 2010 in 15 theaters. The documentary premiered in january at the sundance film festival in park city. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. I think we will indeed look back at prop 8 as the beast that awoke the sleeping giant of the gay community and it will be seen as a major turning point in the. 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 film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black. The mormon proposition 2010 reed cowan, steven greenstreet on allmovie in 2008, california voters were asked to. The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. I saw this when it played at a local film festival.

After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. 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, a fatuous movie claiming to be based upon prop 8 s campaign and election is released. The mormon proposition 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The mormon proposition dvd, 2010 for sale online ebay. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions. The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes.

Director reed cowan experienced firsthand what it was like to grow up gay in utah in the mormon faith, and he turned his attention to the historic campaign by the mormon church to pass proposition 8 in california believing that it was the cornerstone of an ideology that has worked for decades to damage gay people and their causes. The mormon proposition a documentary about mormon churchs involvement with passage and promotion of californias proposition 8. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus.

Cowan started his journalism career working as a radio discjockey for kneu radio in roosevelt, utah. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8. The mormon proposition pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the awesome fundraising power of the mormon church. I grew up deeply involved in the mormon church, and my parents are still drowned in mormon culture. 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 proposition would have been better had its makers presented it in a more consistent, artful fashion. People breathlessly await the collapse of the restored church. The mormon proposition this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. The mormon proposition trailer in theaters june 18, 2010. The mormon proposition focuses on tyler barrick and spencer jones. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive campaign against gay rights.

Apr 16, 2010 set in california and utah, the doc exposes the mormon churchs role in fighting gay rights and marriage and promoting the passage of californias proposition 8 a challenge to the gay. The mormon proposition from brandon nichols on vimeo. Filmmaker and exchurch of jesus christ of latterday saints member reed cowan examines that churchs nationwide efforts to prevent the legalization of gay marriage including californias proposition 8, which was passed by voters in 2008. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including toy story 3, jonah hex and the killer inside me.

Usu students and community members discuss the documentary 8. I was asked more times than i could count to pay my tithing, and when i happened to not wish to, all i got was some guilttripping and. We were told that it may jepordize the temples being able to operate in california and other urban legends. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition is returning to the tower theatre in salt lake on june 18. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias. The mormon proposition 2010 the movie database tmdb.

Our agreements with the content provider dont allow purchases of this title at this time. Set in california and utah, the doc exposes the mormon churchs role in fighting gay rights and marriage and promoting the passage of californias proposition 8. The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. The mormon proposition to open in salt lake in june. 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. The mormon proposition and give you the top 8 most ridiculous moments. The mormon proposition is a fantastic and provocative film that i think is essential viewing for anyone interested in the subject of mormonism and homosexuality. The mormon proposition 2010 is an atheist documentary movie starring rocky mayor anderson and matt aune. Even afterward, unless you are both gaylesbian and or were formerly mormon, people still might not really get it without information such as is provided in the mormon proposition. A documentary on gay marriage fight in california the. It shortly will be seen as too specious to be taken seriously. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. The mormon proposition 2010 directed by reed cowan.

It discusses true unwhitewashed mormon doctrine and how that doctrine is incompatible with homosexuality, thereby suggesting a cause for antigay behavior from the mormon church. A scorching indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the. The mormon proposition opens in theaters on june 18th, 2010, two years. United states june 18, 2010 limited canada june 18, 2010. It presents, in a very emotional manner, many witnesses and much evidence about the mormon churchs involvement with prop 8. Elder ballard told the december 2007 graduates of byuhawaii to use new media to spread the gospel, and the exhortation was repeated to all church members in a cover story in the july 2008 ensign. Docu pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the fundraising power of the mormon church. Out of state mormon influence and money flooded two state campaigns, hawaii and california, and managed to sway the election to their political and religious agenda. The mormon proposition contains some interesting information about the mormon churchs involvement in the campaign to pass proposition 8, the 2008 antisamesex marriage ballot measure. In 1995, cowan worked as a parttime onair reporter for foxs kstu in salt lake city, utah.

Jul 15, 2010 the passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. Directed and written by reed cowan, narrated by dustin lance black, 8. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic. Four san franciscoarea theaters will begin showing one week later. And, as a former mormon, i will say that it was pretty darn accurate in its portrayal of the mormon view of homosexuality. I see a great deal to praise in this film, not least of which bringing to the screen many powerful stories and characters. 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. Brian cook, a gay usu senior, said the evening was one of top three or four.

Watch 8 the mormon proposition movies online for free full. The mormon proposition movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. 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. Rocky mayor anderson, matt aune, dustin lance black, mac borrowman, d. Jan 22, 2009 more and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. Salt lake city is one of 14 cities where the film will play onthe 18th. There is a message here of the necessity for tolerance, but 8. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Nov 24, 2008 the mormon church has spent the last three months intimidating their members into giving money to yes on prop 8 which would take marriage rights away from samesex couples telling mormon families that their souls will be in jeopardy if they do not contribute portions of their income. It shows a church secretly getting out the message to all mormons that gays and lesbians are evil and dont deserve to be married. The first twothirds tells the history of proposition 8. The mormon proposition will premiere at the 2010 sundance film festival chinoblanco 20091203 screening times. Jan 24, 2010 directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of same.

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. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. It uncovers the classified church documents and the largely concealed money trail of mormon contributions that paid for a highpowered campaign to pass proposition 8. The mormon proposition prop 8 debate lacks passion on film 2stars go to showtimes. The mormon proposition 2010 official trailer, organic. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay.

Cowan expands his sad and furious homegrown film to record the misery of gay mormons sometimes. Protesters against the mormon church and proposition 8, the california initiative banning gay marriage, in salt lake city on nov. Cowan codirected the glaad media award winning 2010 documentary 8. And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. I found it quite interesting, since im from california but was out of the country for the entire 2008 election season and missed most of the coverage. Jun 25, 2010 the mormon proposition contains some interesting information about the mormon churchs involvement in the campaign to pass proposition 8, the 2008 antisamesex marriage ballot measure. 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 opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday. It was released on june 18, 2010 by red flag releasing rfr. The mormon proposition is an english movie directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet released in the year 2010. The mormon proposition provides a blue print as to how big money in one state orchestrated the outcome of a propositional ballot in two other states. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8.