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The Case Against 8

"Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them"

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.

Top Cast

  • Theodore Olson

    Theodore Olson

    Self

  • Christopher D. Dusseault

    Christopher D. Dusseault

    Self (as Chris Dusseault)

  • Jeffrey J. Zarrillo

    Jeffrey J. Zarrillo

    Self (as Jeff Zarrillo)

  • Paul T. Katami

    Paul T. Katami

    Self (as Paul Katami)

  • Kristin M. Perry

    Kristin M. Perry

    Self (as Kris Perry)

  • Sandra B. Stier

    Sandra B. Stier

    Self (as Sandy Stier)

  • Ted Ung

    Ted Ung

    Self

  • Chad Griffin

    Chad Griffin

    Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

  • Kristina Schake

    Kristina Schake

    Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights

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.

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