"Tom never thought he'd have to fight for the right to grieve." This documentary chronicles the true story of Tom Bridegroom and Shane Bitney Crone, a young couple whose love and future were shattered by tragedy and a legal system that refused to see them as a family. A deeply personal and heartbreaking portrait of inequality, it captures the raw aftermath of loss and the fight for recognition. This 2013 documentary-drama is a powerful testament to love, loss, and the urgent need for change.
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The director's approach relies on personal archives, transforming intimate footage into a testament of love and injustice. The film avoids excessive sentimentality, letting the facts speak for themselves.
It's for viewers ready to engage with questions of equality and human dignity. One will feel not only the bitterness of loss but the power of a personal story that changes perspectives. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
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A quiet evening watch for thoughtful viewing alone or with someone close.
Thomas Bridegroom
Himself (archive footage)
Shane Bitney Crone
Himself
Cindy Bitney
Herself
David Crone
Himself
Lizzy Mohl
Herself
Judy Crone
Herself
Pat Managhan
Herself
Jessica Mitchell
Herself
Sasha Andreev
Himself
Chelsea Cannell
Herself
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