Movies and TvShows featuring "marriage-equality" theme.

You Me Her is a romantic comedy series that follows the story of a married couple who hires an escort to spice up their sex life. However, they end up falling in love with the escort, leading to a complicated polyamorous relationship between the three of them. The show explores themes of marriage, sexuality, and unconventional relationships.

Amend: The Fight for America is a compelling TV show that delves deep into the rich history and ongoing struggle for equal rights in the United States. Through insightful interviews and historical reenactments, the series explores the significance of the 14th Amendment and its impact on various social issues such as immigration, civil rights, and marriage equality. With a focus on the fights for freedom and justice, this thought-provoking documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the ongoing journey towards a more inclusive society.

In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Moore invades other countries to steal their best ideas on various topics like education, healthcare, and worker benefits, in order to improve the quality of life in the United States.

Gayby Baby is a heartfelt documentary that follows the lives of four Australian children growing up with same-sex parents. It explores their unique experiences, challenges, and the impact of prejudice and politics on their families. Through their stories, the film highlights the importance of love, equality, and acceptance in modern family relationships.

After his boyfriend dies in a tragic accident, a man navigates grief and advocates for marriage equality in this heartbreaking documentary.

Ex-Lady (1933) follows a free-spirited fashion designer who marries a wealthy tycoon but struggles with fidelity and her desire for independence. Set in Manhattan and Havana, the film explores themes of marriage, jealousy, and sexual liberation.

The Loving Story is a documentary that tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple from Virginia who were arrested and banished from their home state because their marriage violated state laws against miscegenation. Their case, Loving v. Virginia, went all the way to the Supreme Court and ultimately led to the abolition of such laws nationwide, making marriage equality a reality for interracial couples in the United States.

In 1958, Richard Loving, a white construction worker in Virginia, falls in love with Mildred Jeter, a woman of African American and Native American descent. They decide to get married in Washington, D.C. since interracial marriage is illegal in Virginia. However, upon returning to their hometown, they are arrested and sentenced to prison. With the help of a lawyer, the Lovings fight their case all the way to the Supreme Court, leading to a landmark ruling that declares interracial marriage bans unconstitutional.

Between September 2012 and May 2013, France is debating the upcoming marriage equality laws. During those nine months, sociologist Irène Théry talks about what is at stake with her son Mathias Théry, who will make a movie with Étienne Chaillou out of those hours of conversations. It is a documentary about the social debate in France, but also about family and intimacy.

The Case Against 8 is a powerful documentary that chronicles the legal battle against Proposition 8, a California ballot measure banning same-sex marriage. The film follows the plaintiffs, lawyers, and activists as they fight for marriage equality in the face of discrimination and opposition. Through interviews and courtroom footage, it explores the emotional and legal complexities of the case, ultimately culminating in a historic victory for LGBTQ+ rights.

In 2008, California voters passed Proposition 8, revoking marriage rights for same-sex couples. The following day in Los Angeles, a movement was born. This documentary profiles people who were inspired by the event to stand up for gay rights.

An intimate portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of our most well-known and least understood political figures, this documentary alternates between deeply personal moments and the inner workings of our political process. Rare archival material and interviews reveal the emotional pain and harmful effects of a closeted life, the relief of coming out and the triumph of love through the Congressman's historic same-sex marriage. Frank's journey is our country's journey, a classic American story about a dedicated public servant who never loses hope.

Jewelle: A Just Vision traces the nodes of social movements from Civil Rights to Marriage Equality. It reveals radical Black and Indigenous feminist networks and thought that could shape what is to come. It drinks deeply from the art and activism of the incomparable Jewelle Gomez, Ioway & African American, Wampanoag, and Cape Verdean lesbian elder. Her life and work replenish humanity with fierce hope as her power swells into the world, from histories of Massasoit and her great-grandmother’s buckskin dress, queer Black ancestors, and slavery-era vampires to starry regenerative futures.

In 2013, United Methodist minister Frank Schaefer was defrocked for officiating at his son's same-sex wedding. Suddenly, the Reverend found himself an accidental LGBTQ activist. Considering all sides of the debate, this powerful documentary shows how the groundwork for a 2016 showdown that may transform American Christianity is being laid.

Limited Partnership is a documentary that follows the true story of Richard Adams and Tony Sullivan, a gay couple who fought for their right to marry. Their groundbreaking lawsuit against the federal government challenged the denial of marriage licenses to same-sex couples, ultimately leading to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States.

An investigative documentary that uncovers the Mormon Church's financial contribution and efforts to pass Proposition 8 in California, which banned same-sex marriage.

An African-American teenager grapples with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 — the California voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage — is passed. When one of Jamie's friend group initiates the bullying of an openly gay classmate, Jamie uses his wits to try and prevent it, but when things don't go the way he predicted, he is forced to face his fears head on. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Frameline35: The San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, Change is a poetic and moving film which deftly examines one young man's internal identity struggles within the context of the modern movement for LGBT rights, and a high school experience fraught with peer pressure.

Bella! tells the story of Bella Abzug, who first rose to prominence as a scrappy grassroots activist in New York's West Village, and then went on to champion everything from an end to the Vietnam War to the advancement of LGBTQ rights.

The 34th is a documentary that follows the campaign for marriage equality in Ireland, focusing on the battles fought and the people involved in the fight.

A landmark court decision in Massachusetts allows gay people in that state to marry - forcing activists, legislators, and ordinary people to reconsider how they view same-sex relationships.