Winning the freedom to marry here in the United States brought
happiness, security, and dignity to so many – more than a million gay
people have married in the US; just multiply that by loved ones,
families, friends, co-worker, kids, and other lives touched – and proved
that the right combination of a movement, a strategy, a campaign, hard
work, and persistence can transform hearts, minds, and, then the law.
The inspiration and lessons from this epic triumph are in big demand for
the causes and challenges that remain unfinished on so many fronts here
in the US and around the world.
As we celebrate the anniversary of the victory, we can relive this
emotional story and enduring lessons through award-winning filmmaker
Eddie Rosenstein’s new documentary – aptly titled “The Freedom to Marry.”
It’s a “War Room” style film full of exclusive behind-the-scenes
portraits of the campaign, strategy, and battles that ended marriage
discrimination nationwide.
The film officially premiered yesterday in San Francisco – to rave reviews from critics, calling it “This summer’s hot new documentary” that “will stand as the record of the LGBT community’s struggle for marriage equality.”
