Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin exchange vows
You’re invited to a wedding. GroundSpark, a film production company that makes documentaries about social issues, was invited to make a video of the historic marriage of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, the two women who were the first same-sex couple to be married following the California Supreme Court’s historic decision last spring. Martin and Lyon were also plaintiffs in the court case that resulted in the decision.
Their wedding was the state’s legitimization of a relationship that spanned more than 55 years.
Then, in late August, Del Martin died at the age of 87.
You can see the film here, on the GroundSpark website. While you’re there, I encourage you to stick around and read about some of the organization’s other notable films, including the landmark It’s Elementary.
Because it’s organized as a nonprofit, you’ll also find a “donate now” button the GroundSpark site. I encourage you to use it!.
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