When the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court makes gay marriage legal, the public outcry pushes legislators to approve a constitutional amendment that would override the decision and take gay marriage away. But there is still hope. To become law, the amendment must withstand a second vote in eighteen months. In the meantime, gay and lesbian couples begin marrying all over Massachusetts. That fall, every legislator stands for re-election, and gay marriage takes center stage in the campaigns. Both sides know that the outcome will decide which lawmakers are present for the crucial second vote on the amendment. And the results surprise everyone. After the elections, there are just a few more months to convince legislators to change their minds. The newly married couples spark a conversation, talking of how marriage has transformed their lives. The legislators – and the people – begin to understand, but will it be enough to affect the second vote?

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

6:00 p.m.

 

Mike Roth and John Henning

 

Webster University

Moore Auditorium

470 E. Lockwood, 63119

 

The Saint Louis

 

Deb Salls

Out and Urban co-chair, Metropolis St. Louis

314-588-9012

651-231-3629

 

Chris Clark

Artistic Director

Cinema St. Louis

314-289-4152

 

Kelly Hamilton

Muriel Lynn Jones

LaShana Lewis

Jerry Rabushka

Carol Robinson

John Stroup

Cindy Walker