Church & State
Synopsis
Church & State is the improbable story of a brash, inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm that joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. The film’s ride on the bumpy road to equality in Utah offers a glimpse at the Mormon church’s influence in state politics and the squabbles inside the gay community that nearly derailed a chance to make history. Church & State is a story of triumph, setback and a little-known lawsuit that should have failed, but instead paved the way for a U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized gay unions nationwide.
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Church & State - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jennifer Lynn Dobner
Herself - Reporter, the Salt Lake Tribune
Mark Lawrence
Himself - Founder, Restore Our Humanity
Jim Magleby
Himself - Lawyer - Managing Partner, Magleby & Greenwood
Taylor Petrey
Himself - Religious Studies Professor, Kalamazoo College
Peggy Tomsic
Herself - Lead Lawyer for the Kitchen Case - Partner, Magleby & Greenwood
Derek Kitchen
self
Moudi Sbeity
self
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kendall Wilcox, Holly Tuckett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Dobner, Kendall Wilcox
- Original Score
- Nami Melumad
- Original Title
- Church & State
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kendall Wilcox, Holly Tuckett
Jennifer Dobner, Kendall Wilcox
Nami Melumad
Holly Tuckett, Torben Bernhard
Torben Bernhard
James Huntsman
Department Leadership Roster
Holly Tuckett
Director of Photography
Nami Melumad
Original Music Composer
Torben Bernhard
Director of Photography
Torben Bernhard
Editor
Kendall Wilcox
Writer
James Huntsman
Producer
Kendall Wilcox
Director
Holly Tuckett
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Church & State
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What is Church & State about?
Church & State is the improbable story of a brash, inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm that joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. The film’s ride on the bumpy road to equality in Utah offers a glimpse at the Mormon church’s influence in state politics and the squabbles inside the gay community that nearly derailed a chance to make history. Church & State is a story of triumph, setback and a little-known lawsuit that should have failed, but instead paved the way for a U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized gay unions nationwide.
Who directed Church & State?
Church & State was directed by Kendall Wilcox, Holly Tuckett.
Who stars in Church & State?
The principal cast of Church & State includes Jennifer Lynn Dobner, Mark Lawrence, Jim Magleby, Taylor Petrey, Peggy Tomsic.
When was Church & State released and how long is it?
Church & State was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Church & State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Church & State was composed by Nami Melumad.