Overview
A documentary telling the story of Jim Egan, an outspoken champion of gay rights in Canada since the 1940s and 50s. Egan and his partner, Jack Nesbit, took the Candian federal government to court in a historic attempt to win legal recognition for same-sex partnerships. An intimate and moving portrayal of a relationship that spans nearly 50 years of gay history in North America.
Details
Release Date
1996-06-23
Runtime
52 min
Status
Released
Language
EN
Cast
Jim Egan
Jack Nesbit
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