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Tying the Knot (2004)

October. 01,2004
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A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws despite varying levels of planning. Also, the reasons against it are debunked by proponents.

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BlazeLime
2004/10/01

Strong and Moving!

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RyothChatty
2004/10/02

ridiculous rating

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Jenna Walter
2004/10/03

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Allison Davies
2004/10/04

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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aaronsjunk
2004/10/05

This film was VERY engaging (<---pun?), but the ending left me hanging. While the main profile in the movie received at least SOME sort of resolution, the other profiles were abandoned. Instead of giving updates on the current status of the other cases, there's a tacked-on wedding scene, featuring two guys that don't appear anywhere else in the movie. A bit forced. Felt clumsy. Other than that, it was great. This film was VERY engaging (<---pun?), but the ending left me hanging. While the main profile in the movie received at least SOME sort of resolution, the other profiles were abandoned. Instead of giving updates on the current status of the other cases, there's a tacked-on wedding scene, featuring two guys that don't appear anywhere else in the movie. A bit forced. Felt clumsy. Other than that, it was great. . . .

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Mr_Beale
2004/10/06

I had the privilege last night of not only seeing this movie, but having a Q & A session with the director as well. I've always supported homosexual marriage, but this film made me realize that we need to start pushing hard for it ASAP. Many people believe that homosexuals don't really "need" to marry, but this film completely dispels that myth. Homosexuals need the right to marry. And they need it as soon as possible. I'm not a big cryer in movies. Only one movie has ever made me cry (ironically, it was Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey). But I came very, very close multiple times. Not only did I almost cry at the case studies, but also at the shear joy displayed by so many in the countries where homosexuals have finally been allowed to marry. A U.S. citizen, I love my country dearly, but it has its flaws. One of its major flaws is that we're never exactly ahead of the game on civil rights. This film reminded me of that in brutal honesty.See this movie, and tell your friends and elected representatives to see it as well. This could, and probably should, ultimately be remembered as one of the most important films of the decade.

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erinwestonfilm
2004/10/07

If you are one of those people -- gay or straight -- who doesn't understand why gay marriage matters, THIS is the movie for you. Not only for you, but for your entire circle of friends and family members, not to mention all of your representatives in Congress, too. A low budget documentary with its heart in the right place, Tying the Knot uses interviews with real people and sound bites aplenty to show how weak, hypocritical and just plain wrong the arguments against gay marriage are; and why the issue is one of dignity, humanity and respect, not politics or religion. A wonderful intro to the subject, Tying the Knot is moving, informative and may well inspire you to action!

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bwsamuel-2
2004/10/08

This year has been full of topical documentaries. Control Room did a great job of presenting us with a look at how biased our news media is. Fahrenheit 911 is sure to show us plenty of negative images of Bush. The next most important documentary is Tying the Knot.I had the chance to see this at the 2004 TriBeCa Film Fest. The theater was packed and the audience was pumped. I had very little expectations for this film, but was thrilled to witness a movie that does more than present information... it presents personal perspectives. Tying the Knot offers multiple perspectives as to why same-sex marriages should be legal. One of the most fascinating parts is a brief history that is given on the topic of marriage and how it has developed over centuries. I just hope that people (although it's not terribly realistic) who don't agree with same- sex marriages will go and see it.

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