George Clooney to Star in Pro-Gay Marriage & Anti-Prop 8 Play
- Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:39pm by
Billy Hallowell
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The debate over Proposition 8 and gay marriage is still raging in California, where Hollywood celebrities are slated to, once again, take the proposed restriction on same-sex matrimonies to task.
In an effort to raise awareness and to garner support for same-sex unions, George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Martin Sheen and others are slated to star in “8,” a play which recreates activists’ fight to protect and secure gay marriage.
A description of the play reads:
Uncover the truth about marriage for gay and lesbian Americans. “8”… demystifies the debate around marriage equality by chronicling the landmark trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Learn about the historical context of marriage from expert testimony. See the human cost of discrimination. Uncover the arguments used to justify bans on marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Using the actual court transcripts from the landmark federal trial of California’s Prop. 8 and first-hand interviews, “8” shows both sides of the debate in a moving 90-minute play.
“8” was written by Academy Award Winner Dustin Lance Black, who also penned the feature film “Milk” about Harvey Milk, an activist who is revered as a trailblazer in the gay community. Lance is also member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), which was created with the specific objective in mind of overturning Prop 8. The foundation is heavily involved in the production.
Watch the trailer for “8,” below:
The play’s world premiere took place back in September, though the event was a one-night-only fundraiser intended to benefit AFER. This first production had just as much star power, as Morgan Freeman, Anthony Edwards, John Lithgow and Cheyenne Jackson took center stage.
Earlier this week, AFER announced the upcoming, star-studded L.A. event, which is scheduled to take place on March 3. While this will also be a one-time endeavor, more than 40 readings are already scheduled in 17 states across America. Citizens are also able to stage their own readings, as per the production’s web site.
Currently Prop 8 hangs in the balance, as the future of the controversial legislative measure is currently under review.
(H/T: Christian Post)
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Comments (169)
Jim in Houston
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:55pmI always thought he was a fairy
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 9:34pmGeorge … you are truly screw*d. American Patriot’s are gonna skin you when the time is right. Stay in Italy, you woosie … your American Citizenship is hearby revoked …
Report Post »NUTN2SAY
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:06pmSome time ago a politician said to his or her self……I don’t have enough votes to succeed. Thus “gay rights” was born. For the sake of politics, politicians anointed themselves….the custodians of mankind! Politicians took it upon themselves to manipulate the destiny of mankind by creating and declaring war against heterosexual procreating human beings and are using non procreating homosexuals as their soldiers to carry out that war.
So much for what the Constitution of the United States of America, the Supreme Law of the Land, says about promoting AMERICA’S POSTERITY!
Well on the other hand, maybe there is a method to their political madness. Maybe they think that there are way to many constituents for them to manipulate and dominate. Maybe this is their way of killing off an over abundance of constituents that are becoming a threat to them!
Naa! These sick and twisted politicians whether democrat or republican just want to start a class war amongst WE THE PEOPLE and any act that starts a class war is unConstitutional!
Report Post »booger71
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:12pmI heard he cried like a little girl when he was passed over for Brokeback Mtn
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:13pmSomebody stick a “pepperoni” in his mouth and see if they can get him to shut up, already.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:49pmMy husband always said he was guy.. guess he was right…
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 11:04pm@turkey13
At least Hudson took the fight to the injustice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ptm6F2KHQ
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 11:13pmFor some odd reason, I’ve never like George Clooney. Not because they say he’s gay. He just never was my cup of tea and I really don’t like ultra liberal types of people, and he R one. One what, I’m not sure. In fact, having been raised around the Hollywood area, I really don’t like most of those people and how most were rather common then begin to think they are a gift to the rest of us after a little fame. Most never went to college, but think they can teach us something. NOT.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 11:25pmHis good looks are gone. Now he is just a has been that relied on his looks. We all get older but we don’t all make our whole lives about our looks.. Same with Brad Pitt.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:27amI’ve said it before and I will say it again and again. You guys in Hollywood need to know rule number one. “No stool on the tool” it’s nasty. Stop it !!
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:46amI do not contribute to Looney Clooneys campaign donations for Obama
when Obama packs his Louis Vuittons and leaves the White House maybe I will go see a movie
Report Post »if I have any money left.
Macman1138
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 9:05amYeah, me too.
Report Post »I always though his gate swung both ways.
ChiefGeorge
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:58pmHuman cost? Oh there is a human cost alright, the disintergration of Western culture where we will all suffer for this immoral lifestyle. Not to mention the cost of lost souls on the other side which is way more grievous.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:46pmI spent 4 years working for Child Protective Services of Florida, and 3 years working for youth court system of Mississippi, and if that time taught me anything, it’s that child abuse is unforgivable, and it’s a lot more likely in a homosexual household than in a heterosexual one. I’m sure people will call me names for saying it, but it’s the truth. Homosexuality is one of the worlds universal taboo’s, right up there with murder and incest, once you are willing to ignore it, there aren‘t a lot of things you won’t ignore.
Report Post »toto
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:51pmDidn’t you know? You are not allowed to take into account your experience and your own lying eyes.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:29pmAnd here the same whacked out left wing nutjobs want to push for same sex marriage and same sex adoption.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:54amI’ll call you a name, “Truthful”.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:43pmthe 45 Declared Goals of the Communist TakeOver of America, 1963:
#26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy.”
#40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:40pmno doubts here that clooney’s bedroom door swings both ways. just watch him. what a pretty little communist.
the 45 Declared Goals of the Communist TakeOver of America (1963):
Report Post »#26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy.”
absolutely
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:38pmHe‘s just another one of those Elite people that doesn’t understand that the real people don‘t want it that’s why they voted against it. Idiot, Absolutely
Report Post »TAXEVERYONE
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:43amClooney has an Obama Holder 2012 bumper sticker on his electric car.
Report Post »TruthSpeaker
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:26pmdoes anyone know…. is clooney gay? I have heard remarks from a couple of his used-to-be’s that hinted that he is not really the man everyone thinks he is. it is all rather odd.
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:34pmI hear him and Gere used to play with gerbils as kids.Just hearsay though.Heck,Bill Clinton mis-used cigars in the White House.Anything is possible in a progressives twisted mind.
Report Post »absolutely
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:41pmMrMagoo, if you were married to her you would mistreat cigars too. Absolutely
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:45pmSnooze Alarm—–WHO CARES? Clooney was good in Oh Brother other than that—He can go live on Lake CUOMO and stack up some more democrap dollars.
Boy I bet Shawny Penn is _____ OFF.
Report Post »Martin Sheen? Didn’t he crucify himself?
Rational Man
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:15pmI can’t get passed who and what Clooney is in real life enough to enjoy any character he plays on screen. This only reinforces that .
Report Post »toto
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:01pmUntil and unless those with morals and a conscience completely boycott everyone who supports and promotes obviously promiscuous or immoral behavior and lifestyles with their work, or make money from such, we will not have the change most of us would like to see.
Report Post »ZAP
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:11pmWe were put on this earth to glorify God. How is perverting his arrangements glorifying Him?
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:10pmEver notice how they all wait untill they have made their money before they decide to tell us hayseeds what leftist they are
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:14pmShades of Rock Hudson. I’m shocked. Do you hear me? Shocked!!! (Hee, Hee.)
Report Post »Puddle Duck
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:09pmBunga Bunga Boy has an opinion on something and we are supposed to give that opinion some consideration or merit ? Tell me why ? He has not fought as a real soldier, he has held no office, he has not done anything or real significance that would merit any respect IMO outside of acting lessons.
Report Post »jollylama
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:09pmFilm Actors Guild in full force.. Every time i see this clown I have to watch Team America!.. Everyone has AIDS.
Report Post »lijjo
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:06pmGeorge “the ends justify the means” Clooney – Of coarse he is going to lead the way into opposing proposal 8, is anyone surprised?
Hollywood just does its part to influence the culture and teach us their wisdom, you can read more about Hollywood wisdom in the leading gossip magazines.
See Mr. Clooney is wise because he has so much money and he knows how to pretend really well!
Clooney!
Report Post »Clooney!
Clooney!
lodgerat
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:34amIs that like Jerry-JERRY-Jerry-JERRY.
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:06pmBill and George or Mary and Alice can unite all they want in a civil union,complete with the lawful benefits of marriage.IMO
Report Post »What they can’t do and will never do is re-define the sacred and time honored tradition of marriage.1 man,1 woman.As God and nature intended!
Hells bells,lets just re-define any word to suit our tastes.I don’t think so!
NarnianWarrior
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:04pmThe decadence of Hollywood in full view. The extent to which these perverts take their cause is sickening and unbelievable. They use their bully pulpit in these types of forums to spread their filth and atttempt to normalize disgusting behaviors, such as SODOMY. How can anybody think this practice is not disgusting. Think about it! Even animals don’t violate the natural course and purpose of their anatomy. Here we have one pervert, after another, telling us that we should accept another form of sexual perversion as natural? That’s why Hollywood has become so irrelevant. Someday, they’ll cease to exist!
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:40pmWish someday was soon.
Report Post »Daveed
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:01pmGeorge does not have very many good movies to his credit. I would not pay to view one of his movies.
Report Post »So, much less a play. He is only lifted by the liberals because he is liberal. Not impressed, it must be only by his liberal circle. Not even that attractive anymore.
A Conservatarian
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:00pmLame story – side question, anyone have a website that streams the debate tonight?
Report Post »A Conservatarian
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:31pmnevermind, I’m set!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:22pmIt’s only 7:19 and Newt hit CNN in the butt and then Romney won’t answer a question directly. If this keeps up, Romney will suspend his campaign by the end of the debate!!! Palin was right. I don’t like Newt, but he sure does know his stuff!!!
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:00pmAnd yet, the three-fourths of Americans that don’t appreciate this sin will do nothing. In fact, they will continue to prop up Sheen, purchase Curtis’s Activia and watch Cloony movies. Go Fiqure!
Report Post »SCHEXbp
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:10amSheen goes on the list of cafeteria Catholics (Pelosi, loathsome Kennedys) whom the media constantly write are “devout,” but they are in fact espousing positions contrary to Church law/teachings. GIANT Hypocrisy all around. They should be denied the sacraments until they change their positions. Otherwise we’ll see how “devout” they are outside the Church.
Report Post »Baikonur
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:58pmAnd how about the same people that froth at the mouth at gay people, also rant and rave as loudly and as often against usury, adultery, random cruelty, dishonesty, etc.?
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:25pmOr the homosexuals who froth at the mouth at Christians or anybody else who doesn’t accept their sick perverted lifestyle?
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:56pmI saw the name Clooney and skipped reading the story.
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:08pmYou are obviously standing as a bastion of radio punditry by not reading a story before commenting on it.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:21pmSo Clooney is starring in a Gay play, that’s so gay. But then again, Clooney is SUCH a superstar, maybe his next role he can play the Italian cruise boat captain, they can name it, “The Titanic II, Revenge of the Bunga Bunga”. Clooney wouldn’t even have to act at being a coward.
Report Post »MBA
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:53pmWhy is he gay?
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:50pmWho you say? George C. Looney?
Report Post »jeanr
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:49pmAnd now something I think you all will enjoy: A list of wing hayseeds who will threaten to punish Clooney by never seeing anything he is in. ever. again.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:06pmI will be first on the list,but does it count if I have never gone to see him up to this time?
Report Post »jeanr
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:30pmOkay, he’s definately dumped a bunch of turds in the last 10 years but “Oh, Brother…” is one of my all-time favorite movies and is a great re-telling of Homer’s “Odyssey.“ And ”Ocean’s Eleven” is a more than solid flick. I really think you should check them out for your own enjoyment!
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:24pmWhat is a wing hayseed?
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:48pmOh the irony. A straight man who is vehemently anti-marriage plays a gay man wanting to be married. At least, I think that’s the premise because I refuse to watch any of the videos.
Enough of us must not be boycotting enough Hollyweirdness as they keep advancing their liberal agenda. I would have hoped they would have run out of funding for their insanity by now.
Report Post »jeanr
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:37pmI don’t understand people who do this. You are a grown adult living in a free society, so why do you censor yourself to shield yourself from being exposed to ideas that you don’t like? I sincerely respect those to disagree with me if they have at least excercised their 1st amendment rights and explored the other side and decided it’s not for them.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:54pmI don’t live my life by your ridiculous, anything goes standards, Jean. So I‘m assuming you’ve tried bestiality and pedophelia to determine whether you are for or against it. What an foolish person you are.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:57pmBy the way, Jean, one doesn’t have to try something to know it disgusts them. Did you ever wonder why so many people are inherently sickened even thinking about such perversion? It’s called “moral compass”. If you search really deep in your soul, I have no doubt you have one. Something would disgust even you. And then you will understand how many others feel about this topic.
Report Post »jeanr
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:14pmOh, come on. You’re being rediculous. Do I drink the fresh blood of first-born male heirs daily to improve my skin? Sure. Do I push over old ladies on the sidewalk and laugh as I twist my waxed moustache? Absolutely! Do I mate cats so that I can drown their kittens in a sack? Only in the summer.
Report Post »I may be morally bankrupt and a heathen, but at least I have hobbies.
copatriots
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 9:58amYou made my point for me, JEAN. If one’s mind can conceive something as vile and disgusting as you do, then it can surely be done. Just wait until society “advances” to the point that what you mock now is what society wants you to accept. You are clearly misguided and one day will learn how very much. I wish you well in your search for goodness and the true meaning in life.
Meanwhile, are you a transient in Phoenix?
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PHOENIX_SKINNED_CAT?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-01-19-22-59-04
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:47pmAt least he won’t need makeup to play the part of a gerbal.
Report Post »your sensei
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:52pmHonesty test! Would you trade places with George Clooney?
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:10pmyour sensei
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:52pm
Honesty test! Would you trade places with George Clooney?
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NEVER!!!…..EVER!!!!
Report Post »And my life stinks pretty bad right now too.
I have an eternal reward that Clooney knows noting about………………
GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:28pm@YourSensei
Report Post »I think you would trade places with Liberace in a blink if you could…
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:18pmI wouldn’t trade places with Liberace, he is dead.
Report Post »GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:42pmDarmok,
I know, he died in the 80‘s or 90’s, but for that reason that little detail also was included in “..if you could..” since I couldn’t get any one gayer alive :)
Report Post »your sensei
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 8:58pmGBTVFAN . . . sure you can . . . let’s see . . . Marcus Bachmann . . .Lindsay Graham . . . Mitch McConnell . . . David Dreier . . . need more?
Report Post »GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:52amSensei,
My bad, and glad to see you have your trading list very, very clear…..I’m overwhelmed with your knowledge of the gay world, and I’m not an expert but I can see you have pretty well defined goals….
Report Post »democritusoilder267
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:46pmEven though I support any form of relationship and love; marriage is a different story. I believe marriage has a lot of tradition to it and it sings in a different tune then same-sex relationships.
Report Post »jeanr
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:52pmAnd how about the tradition of a 50% divorce rate among heteros?
Report Post »your sensei
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:53pmReally. Newt says exactly the same thing. Is his marriage the one we’re worried about the gays destroying?
Report Post »democritusoilder267
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:55pmYes, I understand. But marriage does have a lot to deal with religion unlike simple politics. Which many people see as immoral or disgusting. What I would like to see is gay couples presenting themselves as a way in making marriage and family life better.
Report Post »Puddle Duck
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 7:24pmIt’s fairly hard to start a family without a male/female combo…sure adoption os the only way a Gay couple could put together a fmaily (and I’m sure many families of this type are successful) but the traditional meaning of the term (rightly or wrongly depending on your viewpoint) for marriage is the union of male and female to go forth and multiply. This is not man made edict but rather the bassi among every major religion and loose asociation of the ideal the “family unit”. There are certain needs a child requires that has to be taken in consideration. every boy needs a mother, every girl needs a father and vis versa. I have nothing against the Gay lifestyle but by the same token I am not actively out supporting everything hetero. Live and let live and consider some traditions off limits otherwise you risk tearing apart the glue that holds the nation/country together.
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