An Affirmative Act (2010)
"An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
Director: A.J. Mattioli
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Cast
- Charles Durning - Man in the White Suit
- Blanche Baker - Lori Belmont
- Costas Mandylor - Matthew
- Robert Clohessy - Lance Lane
- Thomas G. Waites - Samuel 'Dixie' Backus
- Eric Etebari - John DeMine
- Justin Deas - Governor Packer Winstroll
- Julia Weldon - Jennifer
- Jackie Martling - Dutch Holland
- Randy Jones - Rollie Handsome
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lgbt, woman director
More Films by Director: A.J. Mattioli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Affirmative Act about?
- "An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
- Who directed An Affirmative Act?
- An Affirmative Act was directed by A.J. Mattioli.
- Who stars in An Affirmative Act?
- An Affirmative Act stars Charles Durning, Blanche Baker, Costas Mandylor, Robert Clohessy, Thomas G. Waites, Eric Etebari.
- How long is An Affirmative Act?
- An Affirmative Act has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is An Affirmative Act?
- An Affirmative Act is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was An Affirmative Act produced?
- An Affirmative Act was produced in United States of America.