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Love Exiled
On November 4th, 2008, three states - California, Florida and Arizona - voted to amend their constitutions, denying and revoking the rights of same-sex couples to marry. On May 26, 2009, with Canadian allies, gay American families rally at a Vancouver demonstration to protest these amendments that persecute the LGBTQ community. Demonstration organizer Roger Chin relays the California Supreme Court's infamous decision on Prop 8. Subsequent speakers talk about couples living in exile. Weaving elements of public protest and intimate interviews, four families share their stories of how they met, their decision to escape to freedom in Canada, their Canadian experience and their dreams of returning to their home country, family and friends. In the end, the organizer celebrates the freedoms to marry that exists in Canada.
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Plot Summary
When a disillusioned, work-obsessed lawyer inherits his estranged father's vineyard, he's forced to confront his past and re-evaluate his life. He discovers the vineyard is in financial trouble and must race against time to save it. Along the way, he finds unexpected love and a renewed sense of purpose among the vines and the local community.
Critical Reception
Love Exiled is a made-for-television drama that received a mixed to positive reception. While some critics found it to be a predictable but heartwarming story, others praised its performances and scenic setting. It's generally viewed as a pleasant, albeit conventional, romantic drama suitable for a family audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its romantic storyline and scenic vineyard setting.
Joe Mantegna's performance was noted as a strong point.
Considered by some to be a bit formulaic but ultimately satisfying.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, known for its wine-producing regions.
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