8
“An unconstitutional proposition. An unprecedented decision. An all-star cast.”
Synopsis
Live chronicle of the landmark federal trial of California's Prop. 8 using the actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews.
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"8": A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-04
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Kevin Bacon
Charles J. Cooper
Matt Bomer
Jeff Zarrillo
George Clooney
David Boies
Chris Colfer
Ryan Kendall
Jamie Lee Curtis
Sandy Stier
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Ilan Meyer
Cleve Jones
Evan Wolfson
Christine Lahti
Kris Perry
Jane Lynch
Maggie Gallagher
Matthew Morrison
Paul Katami
Rory O'Malley
Gregory M. Herek
Jansen Panettiere
Elliot Perry
James Pickens Jr.
Gary Segura
Brad Pitt
Judge Vaughn Walker
John C. Reilly
David Blankenhorn
Martin Sheen
Theodore Olson
Yeardley Smith
Nancy F. Cott
George Takei
William Tam
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Dustin Lance Black
- Original Title
- 8
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Reiner
Dustin Lance Black
Bruce Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Reiner
Director
Dustin Lance Black
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8
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What is 8 about?
Live chronicle of the landmark federal trial of California's Prop. 8 using the actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews.
Who directed 8?
8 was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in 8?
The principal cast of 8 includes Kevin Bacon, Matt Bomer, George Clooney, Chris Colfer, Jamie Lee Curtis.
When was 8 released and how long is it?
8 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8?
8 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).