Honestly reading about their work has inspired me so much, and given me so much more sense of purpose for what to do with my life. I've been harassing everyone I know about prop 8. Best of luck!

I do love it when my regular blog reading and my job come together! I work for Frameline, the non-profit film distributor that releases "No Secret Anymore." I know the New York Public Library video archives are in the process of moving, so I'm not sure about the availability of the film right now.

That said, anyone interested in requesting the film from their public library (it's not out on home video) can do so by putting in a materials request with a librarian. And you can either hand them that link (http://cart.frameline.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=T578) or send them in my direction (tkendall@frameline.org). Just a word to the wise, a lot of libraries ask you to include your name with your request, so here's your chance to be out and proud and whatnot to make sure everyone in your neighborhood has access to good, useful materials on queers.

And if you still can't get enough of Phyllis and Del's sass, here's another clip of them: http://www.vimeo.com/1668004

Thanks for all your work on Prop 8! Happy to contribute to the theory, even though I'll be back for the smut…

Trista

[Trista - Thanks! Good to know about the materials request. I'll see if I can't get my hands on it through the NYPL. I see it listed in the system but can't quite figure out where it is or how to get it, will have to research. I'd love to see more of their story. - ss]

who can say no to this?

i wasn't there and i could feel all the love in the room.

who can say no to love?

That was an incredibly moving kick off…I saw the photos of their wedding, but never the video. It made me tear up to think that they waited so long for that moment, such a celebration to be followed so soon after by such a loss. Their relationship is an example of love and committment that should be celebrated by EVERYONE.

jen.

[I SO love that moment when Del starts looking all impatient as the Mayor is slowly, slowly reciting the vows. It's as if she's thinking, "DUH, of course I do, get on with it, I don't have all day!" which shows this sliver of her sense of humor, cracks me up, and brings tears to my eyes at the reality of it all - the vows are such a given she barely even has to listen to them, and she's aging so rapidly, we now know she only had a month or so left. I can't imagine being with the same person for more than fifty years, they were so lucky and lovely. I wish I'd been able to meet Del. - ss]