Name: One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale
Director: Nancy Nicol
Released: 2008-11-20
Rating: 1

Question 1

What is One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale about?

Accepted Answer

President Bush's call for an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to enshrine a heterosexual definition of marriage ignited a wave of civil disobedience same-sex marriages across the USA. "One Summer in New Paltz" focuses on the small village of New Paltz, NY, where the mayor, Jason West, began performing same-sex marriages on the steps of village hall and 1000s of couples flooded the village seeking to be married. The film goes on to document civil disobedience same-sex marriages and demonstrations across New York State, the Nyack Ten legal suit against New York state and the first day of legal same-sex marriages in Boston Massachusetts in May 2004. "One Summer in New Paltz", probes into the debate on same-sex marriage examining the intersection of same-sex marriage, war, the Constitution, race and the family. A strong work about grass roots organizing, straight/gay alliances and confrontation with state repression.

Question 2

Who appears in One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale?

Accepted Answer

Cast info is available on the title page.

Question 3

What genre is One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale?

Accepted Answer

See genre info on the title page.

Question 4

How long is One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale?

Accepted Answer

One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale has a runtime of 54 minutes.

Question 5

What year was One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale released?

Accepted Answer

One Summer in New Paltz: A Cautionary Tale was released in 2008.