Length: 60 min
Directed by David Rothmiller
Written by David Rothmiller
Producers: LD Thompson
Executive Producers: Matthew Ellis
Co-Producers: Charlene Strong
Editors: David Rothmiller
"for my wife..." chronicles the making of an activist for Marriage Equality. Charlene Strong was thrust
into the spotlight after the tragic death of her wife, Kate. After facing this loss and the heartless
discrimination of hospital and funeral home staff, Charlene decided to take a stand. Her dramatic
congressional testimony is credited in passing Washington state's historic Domestic Partnership laws.
As Charlene finds her voice to speak out against injustice, her journey takes her across the country,
finally meeting with President Barack Obama and securing his commitment to equality for all
LGBT Americans.
"for my wife..." tells Charlene's story against the backdrop of the national debate on Marriage Equality.
It is one of courage and determination that inspires the activist in all of us.
UPC CODE: 881394110427
CLS Catalog: CLS1104
Reviews
"At the heart of the film is a love story."
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
"...a powerful story that resonates with people."
- Newsweek.com
"It is an important story to tell, especially in light of the Proposition 8 vote"
- Carl Spence, Director of Programming, Palm Springs International Film Festival
"Really inspiring. It had me riveted from the start."
- Lisa Daniel, Director, Melbourne Queer Film Festival
"for my wife…is a beautiful and emotional film"
- Seattle Gay News
"A timely, compelling story that illustrates what Audre Lorde called 'the transformation of silence into action.' The film persuasively dramatizes the journey from a horrific loss to social activism and political change."
- The Jurors' statement, Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Gloria Steinem on Marriage Equality, "My Reclamation" Video by Sam Harris, The Warren Report Podcast Interview, Let's Meet the Filmmakers Featurette, Trailers
Winner, Audience Choice Best Documentary – Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Winner, Jury Prize Best Local Film – Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Winner, Jury Prize Best Documentary – St. Louis Q Fest Film Festival
Winner, Jury Prize Maverick Award – Long Beach Q Film Festival
Winner, Top 10 Audience Favorite – Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival
