July 1^st, 2004

Dear Sir/Madam,

As a government representative of the people of this great country, we are asking you to review the enclosed documentary entitled "I Can't Marry You". The film is about the topic of marriage for gay citizens of the United States, and reveals the stories of twenty long term (10-55 years) couples.

The film is narrated by Betty DeGeneres, mother of talk show host and comedian, Ellen DeGeneres. It has aired in more than 60 cities on PBS stations in the U.S. this past June- with sponsoring by Olivia, Genre and RSVP. We have experienced overwhelmingly positive feedback from the viewers. Also, requests for copies have come in from Fortune 500 companies and churches, as well as entities such as the Anti-Defamation League at the U.N.

I am writing this letter on behalf of my 15-30 million gay brothers and sisters in America, and organizations that support this film, such as Marriage Equality, Freedom to Marry, and the Human Rights Campaign.

Please watch this film, that perhaps will reveal a side of gay relationships that you had not considered or been exposed to in the past.

As producer and director of this film, and a Gay American myself, I implore you to open your mind and your conscience by viewing this film before making decisions regarding this issue, including the "Federal Marriage Amendment".

Thank you in advance for your consideration and time,

Catherine Gray
Producer/Director
I Can't Marry You

Thanks, Catherine. I have to admit, your film sparked a dialog in my own home last night that was really insightful. Again, I can't say enough about your gentle approach and how it fosters a non-defensive response. True story-telling!
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