An Affirmative Act
Synopsis
"An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
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Charles Durning
Man in the White Suit
Blanche Baker
Lori Belmont
Costas Mandylor
Matthew
Robert Clohessy
Lance Lane
Thomas G. Waites
Samuel 'Dixie' Backus
Eric Etebari
John DeMine
Justin Deas
Governor Packer Winstroll
Julia Weldon
Jennifer
Jackie Martling
Dutch Holland
Randy Jones
Rollie Handsome
Blair Lewin
Stenographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.J. Mattioli
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Del Vecchio
- Original Title
- An Affirmative Act
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.J. Mattioli
Ken Del Vecchio
Ken Del Vecchio
Department Leadership Roster
A.J. Mattioli
Director
Ken Del Vecchio
Writer
Ken Del Vecchio
Producer
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What is An Affirmative Act about?
"An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
Who directed An Affirmative Act?
An Affirmative Act was directed by A.J. Mattioli.
Who stars in An Affirmative Act?
The principal cast of An Affirmative Act includes Charles Durning, Blanche Baker, Costas Mandylor, Robert Clohessy, Thomas G. Waites.
When was An Affirmative Act released and how long is it?
An Affirmative Act was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.