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See what happens when discrimination is put on trial. 8 is the real-life story of Kris & Sandy and Paul & Jeff, two loving couples who want to get married but can't. Together with attorneys and a host of expert witnesses, they take aim at Proposition 8, a discriminatory law that took away the right for LGBT couples to marry in California in 2008.

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Author: Dustin Lance Black

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Archive listings for 8 (2012)

Work type: Play.

T851044839

The script for this rehearsed reading is written by Academy Award-winner Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar). 8 is based on the actual words of the Perry v Schwarzenegger trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families.Producer Jana Robert. Director Drew Taylor. Performer Kate Dickie. Performer Robin Laing. Performer Atta Yaqub. Performer Gary Lamont. Performer Tam Dean Burn. Performer Toni Frutin. Performer Andy Paterson. Performer Daniel Cahill. Performer Patrick Wallace. Performer Nicola Daley. Performer Fraser Boyle. Performer Paul Chaal. Performer David Rankine. Performer Charlene Boyd. Performer Camille Marmie.

6 Nov 12

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L0756527279

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