The Case Against 8(2014)
Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them
The Case Against 8 Synopsis
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.
The Case Against 8 (2014) is a documentary film directed by Ryan White, released on June 6, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Theodore Olson, Christopher D. Dusseault, Jeffrey J. Zarrillo and Paul T. Katami. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryan White
- Producers:
- Ryan White, Ben Cotner
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Tripod Media, Moore’s Filmed Goods and Services
- Status:
- Released
The Case Against 8 (2014) Trailer
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The Case Against 8 Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Case Against 8.
The Case Against 8 - Official Trailer
Trailer
The Case Against 8: Trailer (HBO Documentary Films)
Trailer
Meet The Artists '14: Ben Cotner and Ryan White - Sundance Film Festival
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The Case Against 8 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Theodore Olson
Theodore Olson
as Self
- Christopher D. Dusseault
Christopher D. Dusseault
as Self (as Chris Dusseault)
- Jeffrey J. Zarrillo
Jeffrey J. Zarrillo
as Self (as Jeff Zarrillo)
- Paul T. Katami
Paul T. Katami
as Self (as Paul Katami)
- Kristin M. Perry
Kristin M. Perry
as Self (as Kris Perry)
- Sandra B. Stier
Sandra B. Stier
as Self (as Sandy Stier)
- Ted Ung
Ted Ung
as Self
- Chad Griffin
Chad Griffin
as Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights
- Kristina Schake
Kristina Schake
as Self - American Foundation for Equal Rights
- Adam Umhoefer
Adam Umhoefer
as Self - executive director, American Foundation for Equal Rights
Rob Reiner
as Self
Dustin Lance Black
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ryan White, produced by Ryan White and Ben Cotner.
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The Case Against 8 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Case Against 8 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Case Against 8 online?
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The Case Against 8 (2014) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Case Against 8?
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The main cast of The Case Against 8 (2014) includes Theodore Olson, Christopher D. Dusseault, Jeffrey J. Zarrillo, Paul T. Katami and Kristin M. Perry. The film was directed by Ryan White. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Case Against 8 released?
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The Case Against 8 was released on June 6, 2014 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Case Against 8 worth watching?
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The Case Against 8 (2014) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Case Against 8?
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