The Case Against 8

"Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them"

6.8(25 votes)

1h 49m

June 6, 2014

Documentary

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Production Companies

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

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Top Cast

Theodore Olson

Self

Christopher D. Dusseault

Self (as Chris Dusseault)

Jeffrey J. Zarrillo

Self (as Jeff Zarrillo)

Paul T. Katami

Self (as Paul Katami)

Kristin M. Perry

Self (as Kris Perry)

Sandra B. Stier

Self (as Sandy Stier)

Ted Ung

Self

Chad Griffin

Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

Kristina Schake

Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

Adam Umhoefer

Self - executive director, American Foundation for Equal Rights

Rob Reiner

Self

Dustin Lance Black

Self

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