One Wedding and a Revolution

"This fast-paced and intimate window into a crucial turning point in American politics will jumpstart any discussion about one of the most controversial issues of our times."
–Patricia A. Cain, Professor of Law
University of Iowa

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On February 12, 2004, the mayor of San Francisco ordered city officials to allow lesbian and gay couples to get married. Pioneering activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, celebrating their 51st anniversary, had the privilege of being the first couple to tie the knot.

One Wedding and a Revolution goes behind the scenes at the mayor's office during the frantic days leading up to February 12th, and into city hall with exclusive footage of this momentous historical event. Packed with humor, compassion, and political grit, this inspiring short documentary puts a human face on the fight for marriage equality --- of those who deserve their rights and those who have the political power to make change.

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The DVD includes a director's interview.
The DVD includes a director's interview.

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19 minutes • VHS • Closed Captioned
19 minutes • DVD • Closed Captioned

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REVIEWS

"ONE WEDDING AND A REVOLUTION charts a history no one will forget. It brilliantly captures one of the most important moments in our civil rights struggle with two icons of our movement as its stars."
Kate Kendell, Executive Director
National Center for Lesbian Rights

"A polished, intimate look at the first San Francisco gay wedding between lesbian-rights pioneers Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon - [Chasnoff focuses] on back story, recounting the political forces that led to the wedding."
Carla Meyer
San Francisco Chronicle

"Highly recommended...

provides unique, eye-witness documentation of this important moment in U.S. history, and genuine insight into the rationale behind Mayor Newsom's contentious decision. This film succeeds at attaching human faces to an issue that is most commonly viewed through the lens of political rhetoric."
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"The revolution will not be televised, but with Debra Chasnoffs film, One Wedding and a Revolution, you can watch history in the making."
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Kathy Belge
Lesbian Life -- www.about.com
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AWARDS / SCREENINGS

Best Short Documentary, Fire Island Film and Video Festival
Audience Award, Best Short Fresno Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Special Jury Award, Barcelona International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Choice Award, Spokane Film Festival
Best Short Film, Santa Barbara Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Award, Best Documentary, Santa Barbara Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Best Short Documentary, Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Best Womens Short, Cleveland International Film Festival
Best Advocacy Film, San Francisco State University Womens Film Festival
Audience Favorite, Best Short, Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival

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