Biographical documentary

The Case Against 8 (2014): Ratings

Name: The Case Against 8
Genre: Biography, Documentary, News
Released: 2014-06-06
Duration: 1 h 49 min

The Case Against 8 is a 2014 biographical documentary directed by Ben Cotner and Ryan White. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metascore: 78

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Released: June 6, 2014
Runtime: 1h 49m (109 min)
Directors: Ben Cotner and Ryan White
Genres: Biography , Documentary , News
Original language: English
Studio: HBO Documentary Films
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is The Case Against 8 About?

The premise of The Case Against 8 without spoilers.

This documentary explores the legal fight to overturn Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. It provides unprecedented access to the lawyers and plaintiffs involved in the landmark case, detailing their strategies and personal stories as they challenge the law. The film chronicles the high-stakes battle as it reaches the Supreme Court, ultimately revealing a significant victory for marriage equality and a pivotal moment in the fight for justice.

The Case Against 8 Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Case Against 8

Directed by Ben Cotner and Ryan White.

Co-director Ben Cotner
Co-director Ryan White

From the directors

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More films directed by Ben Cotner and Ryan White, best-rated first: Come See Me in the Good Light, Good Night Oppy, Ask Dr. Ruth and Pamela, a love story.