In February 2004, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom made headlines when he decided to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. This 19-minute film reveals the inspiration, motivation and political challenges behind the mayor’s landmark decision. It contains now-historic footage of the tearful exchange of vows between long-time lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon who, celebrating their 51st anniversary, were the first couple to tie the knot. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.6/10 | |
Released: | July 1, 2004 | |
Runtime: | 19 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Short | |
Crew: | Debra Chasnoff | |
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