Review of 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010) by Gregg A — 05 Aug 2010

Amazing yet sad documentary on how the Mormon Church bankrolled Proposition 8 in California and took away the Human rights it had already given. Thankfully Prop 8 was overturned a few days ago...

This review of 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010) was written by Gregg A on 05 Aug 2010.

8: The Mormon Proposition has generally received positive reviews.

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