"An Affirmative Act" is pro-gay marriage film, starring Charles Durning, Eric Etebari, Costas Mandylor, Rachael Robbins, and Blanche Baker, about a lesbian couple where one pretends to be a man in order for the two to get married and equal benefits. A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be... Terry and Samantha married under false pretenses, ignoring state law that discriminates against homosexual partners and prohibits them from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts.
Directed by A.J. Mattioli
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Cast

Charles Durning
Man in the White Suit

Blanche Baker
Lori Belmont

Costas Mandylor
Matthew

Robert Clohessy
Lance Lane

Thomas G. Waites
Samuel 'Dixie' Backus

Eric Etebari
John DeMine

Justin Deas
Governor Packer Winstroll

Julia Weldon
Jennifer

Jackie Martling
Dutch Holland

Randy Jones
Rollie Handsome

Blair Lewin
Stenographer
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