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Illegal Love (2011)

In 2008 French filmmaker Julie Gali traveled to the US to film the election of Barack Obama. In spite of this victory for civil rights, it soon became apparent that the rights of another minority were under threat. In California the passing of Proposition 8 marked the only time in U.S. history that a civil right was actually taken away after it had been granted. Upon seeing this, Ms. Gali decided to immerse herself in the growing grassroots struggle of the gay community, which culminated in the October 11, 2009 March for Equality in Washington DC.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dustin Lance BlackDustin Lance BlackSelf
  • Photo of Julian BondJulian BondSelf
  • Photo of Dan ChoiDan ChoiSelf
  • Photo of Geoff FarrowGeoff FarrowSelf
  • Photo of Lady GagaLady GagaSelf
  • Photo of Jim GarlowJim GarlowSelf
  • Photo of Louis Georges TinLouis Georges TinSelf
  • Photo of Chad GriffinChad GriffinSelf
  • Photo of Cleve JonesCleve JonesSelf
  • Photo of Fred KargerFred KargerSelf

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