The Campaign follows the people behind California's historic No-on-8 campaign to defend same-sex marriage through exclusive behind the scenes footage, interwoven with the national history of same-sex relationship recognition since the s. The story focuses on an ensemble of five characters โ Alison, Holli, Richard, Anne and Claudia โ as they labor tirelessly to defeat Proposition 8, sacrificing time with the families they are fighting to protect.
The shocking passage of Prop 8 in seemingly LGBT-friendly California changed the landscape forever, both for the US LGBT equality movement and for the individual activists who dropped what they were doing and threw themselves into the largest social issue campaign the US has ever seen. Featuring a beautiful score from the Kronos Quartet and Jacob Garchik, The Campaign emerges as an unprecedented installment of LGBT social history and a signature documentary on one of the most pressing civil rights issues of our times, ultimately providing a window into a timeless question: What inspires everyday people to opt in for something bigger than themselves?
Remote video URL. Introduction The Campaign follows the people behind California's historic No-on-8 campaign to defend same-sex marriage through exclusive behind the scenes footage, interwoven with the national history of same-sex relationship recognition since the s. Its lucid attention to the personal stakes within political struggle makes it an indispensable resource for stimulating informed, thoughtful discussion.
A complex, engaging, and deeply important film. Michael Borgstrom. The Campaign brings a critical political moment in US history to life. Filled with engaging personal stories and rare historical footage, this documentary is perfect for the university classroom.
Andrea Rees Davies. The Campaign is an intimate portrayal of the impact of ballot measures like Proposition 8 on organizers, the community, and the country. It shows students the complexity of these large-scale campaigns and the people who work for them in a personal and effective manner.
