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Church & State

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 24m
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6.8/10
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Church & State (2018)
A surprise federal court ruling in 2013 legalized gay marriage for Utah - triggering a fierce battle in a state where Mormon church values control the Legislature and every aspect of public life.
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A surprise federal court ruling in 2013 legalized gay marriage for Utah - triggering a fierce battle in a state where Mormon church values control the Legislature and every aspect of public ... Read allA surprise federal court ruling in 2013 legalized gay marriage for Utah - triggering a fierce battle in a state where Mormon church values control the Legislature and every aspect of public life.A surprise federal court ruling in 2013 legalized gay marriage for Utah - triggering a fierce battle in a state where Mormon church values control the Legislature and every aspect of public life.

  • Directors
    • Holly Tuckett
    • Kendall Wilcox
  • Writers
    • Torben Bernhard
    • Jennifer Dobner
    • Holly Tuckett
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Dobner
    • Mark Lawrence
    • Jim Magleby
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    132
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    • Directors
      • Holly Tuckett
      • Kendall Wilcox
    • Writers
      • Torben Bernhard
      • Jennifer Dobner
      • Holly Tuckett
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Dobner
      • Mark Lawrence
      • Jim Magleby
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jennifer Dobner
    • Self - Reporter, the Salt Lake Tribune
    • (as Jennifer Lynn Dobner)
    Mark Lawrence
    • Self - Founder, Restore Our Humanity
    Jim Magleby
    • Self - Lawyer - Managing Partner, Magleby & Greenwood
    Taylor Petrey
    • Self - Religious Studies Professor, Kalamazoo College
    Peggy Tomsic
    • Self - Lead Lawyer for the Kitchen Case - Partner, Magleby & Greenwood
    • Directors
      • Holly Tuckett
      • Kendall Wilcox
    • Writers
      • Torben Bernhard
      • Jennifer Dobner
      • Holly Tuckett
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    8/10

    Very Interesting Mormons vs Gay Marriage Documentary

    This movie had interesting subject matter and was very well done. The battle between state and federal government is always intriguing for us Americans. I grew up Mormon and lived in Utah and they were very fair and accurate in their depiction of "The Church" (as it is known there). Highlights include clips of their "prophets" making statements on homosexuality and my personal favorite was when one of them tacitly condones violence against homosexuals when recounting his own violent reaction to a homosexual advance by grinning and saying he wasn't sorry. But aside from having to watch all the haters spout hate it's a really good movie. The lawyers who take on the case are heroes and I got very emotional watching all the happy gay people get married in spite of all the adversity in a place like Utah. I highly recommend to everyone interested in humanity and if you are an ex-mormon like me, it's an absolute must see!
    • joshuaberrett
    • Nov 27, 2019
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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 教会与国家
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      • $500,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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