8: The Mormon Proposition

8: The Mormon Proposition

Equality for some.

Directed by Steven Greenstreet, Reed Cowan

201080 min5.5 / 10

A rigorous investigative documentary that exposes institutional opposition to LGBTQ+ rights through archival evidence and testimony, balancing anger with a call for equality.

Filmmaker and ex-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member Reed Cowan examines that church's nationwide efforts to prevent the legalization of gay marriage - including California's Proposition 8, which was passed by voters in 2008. Confidential church documents, statements by high-ranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights, particularly by the Mormon-sponsored National Organization for Marriage.

Questions people ask

  • Is 8: The Mormon Proposition violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is 8: The Mormon Proposition sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is 8: The Mormon Proposition scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is 8: The Mormon Proposition easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does 8: The Mormon Proposition end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

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24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity92

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Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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