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Prop 8: The Musical

  • 2008
  • TV-14
  • 4m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
SatireSketch ComedyComedyMusicalShort

A star-studded cast turns out for Marc Shaiman's "Prop 8 - The Musical.A star-studded cast turns out for Marc Shaiman's "Prop 8 - The Musical.A star-studded cast turns out for Marc Shaiman's "Prop 8 - The Musical.

  • Director
    • Adam Shankman
  • Writer
    • Marc Shaiman
  • Stars
    • Jordan Ballard
    • Margaret Cho
    • Barrett Foa
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Adam Shankman
    • Writer
      • Marc Shaiman
    • Stars
      • Jordan Ballard
      • Margaret Cho
      • Barrett Foa
    • 4User reviews
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    Jordan Ballard
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Barrett Foa
    Barrett Foa
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    J.B. Ghuman Jr.
    J.B. Ghuman Jr.
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    • (as J.B. Ghuman)
    John Hill
    John Hill
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Rashad Naylor
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    Nicole Parker
    Nicole Parker
    • California Gays and The People That Love Them
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Prop 8 Leader
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife
    Kathy Najimy
    Kathy Najimy
    • Prop 8 Leader's #2 Wife
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Riffing Prop 8'er
    Craig Robinson
    Craig Robinson
    • A Preacher
    Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones
    • Scary Catholic School Girls From Hell
    Lake Bell
    Lake Bell
    • Scary Catholic School Girls From Hell
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Scary Catholic School Girls From Hell
    Katharine Leonard
    Katharine Leonard
    • The Frightened Villagers
    • (as Katharine 'Kooks' Leonard)
    • Director
      • Adam Shankman
    • Writer
      • Marc Shaiman
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    2aleusong

    A weapon against hate? Try harder next time.

    First of all: I'm not religious and I fully support and sympathize with gays and their right to marry.

    Now that that's outta the way. I will say this about "Prop 8 the Musical". It's lame...really lame and incredibly disappointing. And this was done by Hollywood celebrities nonetheless.

    The problems are many but I am aware of it's intent. The bitterness and upset of many who are gay and their supporters is felt too strongly in this three minute short that it leaves no room for anything clever or original. Villainizing Christians as hate spreaders? Yawn, I can go out into the street right now and find 100 people with that exact same sentiment. This is basically saying everything that everyone else has been saying about their hatred for Prop 8 since it passed. Wasting all this time, production, and money on making this musical, which doesn't do much but entertain musical lovers, is kinda pointless. The money could've been better spent on a more dynamic campaign against Prop 8. I personally believe that Prop 8 passed because people were too focused on whining about the Proposition instead of working on a stronger campaign to fight back against it. So now we have even more whining, scapegoating, and now this musical...which is far too little, too late.

    Also the quality of this short is quite bland and reminds me of a very mediocre Saturday Night Live sketch. Makes me wonder if this was done by SNL writers because if it was, then I guess that explains everything.

    This is not meant to be harsh against gays or their supporters in any way but I feel there is too much whining/blaming and too little real effort when it comes to fighting for their rights.
    9coblgdt

    Shaiman is the Maestro

    Celebrity soap-boxing can be annoying, but I don't think you can say "mind your own business" when a gay person in California writes a piece that protests a measure against...gay people in California.

    Anyway, Marc Shaiman's music is the star here. Whether writing songs for movies or for the Oscar telecast, he is the master of blending humor and note-perfect parody of musical conventions. The music is rollicking fun and the enthusiasm of the performers is infectious.

    If you enjoyed this, go back to the 2007 Oscar telecast and watch "A Comedian at the Oscars," also written by Shaiman and also starring Jack Black and John C. Reilly (plus Will Ferrell.) Here the target is the Academy's dreary taste in melodramas over comedy, and it's a hoot.
    10SunflowersUnity

    NO on H8!

    I think it is great to have actors using their talents and tools to add to the many unheard voices, especially regarding Prop 8. Straight to the point, there is NO reason why these types of videos are bad or negative in any form. There are many gay and lesbian actors and actresses and why can't they and their friends/supporters of gay marriage make a video to get the cause heard by more.

    I think its just very sad when first gay rights are restricted and denied and then to even worsen the stinging, there are such harsh criticisms of harmless and entertaining pieces such as this one.

    Be sure to stick your heads further down in that hole if you think this is in any way wrong.

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      • December 3, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
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      • Восьмая поправка: Мюзикл
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