documentaries aren't the most popular "thing" for students, but it's about same-sex marriages and not many of us know much about them. i guess you can assume that i am one of the ignorant bunch that knows absolutely nothing (or close to nothing about same-sex marriages).DOC SOUP SCREENING #2: TYING THE KNOT
Wednesday, November 3rd, 7pm, The Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St. W.)
TYING THE KNOT (D: Jim de Sève) chronicles same-sex couples' emotionally-charged crusade for the right to marry in the U.S. In his first feature-length documentary, director Jim de Sève treats the issue as the U.S.'s latest civil war.
Intimate portrayals of a gay rancher's fight to keep his home and a lesbian cop's battle for her slain wife's pension are set against the civil rights movement playing out in the streets, courts and
legislatures. Sam and Mickie's touching stories highlight the importance of legal rights for same-sex couples, dramatically illuminating precisely why separate is not equal...Miriam B. Coleman of The New York Blade raves, "Compelling and inspiring, this documentary represents activist, engaged filmmaking at its best."
TYING THE KNOT is sure to sell out, so get your Doc Soup membership (available below) to guarantee your seat. Individual tickets are $10 at the door. Admission is free for students, courtesy of The Toronto Star.
