Church & State

“Church & State” narrates the unlikely journey of a bold, novice gay rights advocate and a small law firm in Salt Lake City as they collaborated to overturn Utah’s ban on gay marriage. The film explores the challenging path to equality in Utah, highlighting the Mormon church’s sway over state politics and the internal conflicts within the gay community that almost thwarted a historic opportunity. This is a tale of victory, obstacles, and an obscure lawsuit that defied expectations, ultimately contributing to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the country.