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Documentary 'The State of Marriage' brings LGBT history to your screen<\/b><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: The State of Marriage <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Documentary The State of Marriage<\/em><\/a>, about the two-decade struggle for marriage equality in Vermont, premieres today on iTunes<\/a> and On Demand video<\/a> services. Director Jeff Kaufman and producer Marcia Ross teamed up in 2013 to capture the untold story of how Mary Bonauto of Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders partnered with small town attorneys Beth Robinson and Susan Murray in a grassroots struggle for marriage equality in the state.<\/p>\n

In a 2014 interview with GLAAD, Kaufman and Ross said about the film<\/a>, “We want everyone to have the same experience we had making The State of Marriage<\/em><\/a>, which is to be deeply moved by the stories of these courageous couples<\/a> who helped blaze the trail for so many others.” Check out the trailer below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Vermont was the first state to introduce civil unions for same-sex<\/a> couples<\/a> in 2000 after the state Supreme Court heard the case on appeal by Bonauto, Robinson, and Murray. In 2009, Vermont became the first state to institute marriage equality by legislation.<\/p>\n

Newfest, New York’s LGBT film festival, will be hosting a special screening of The State of Marriage<\/em> and Q&A panel this Thursday, June 2 and you can get discounted tickets! Members and supporters of GLAAD can save and purchase tickets for $10 which include the screening, special panel, and cocktail reception. To receive this discount, <\/a>click here and select the “7pm” showing<\/a>. Enter code GLAAD in the box when prompted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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