Editor's Note: A new documentary on Proposition 8 looks at Mormon involvement with the passage of the controversial California law. CNN Entertainment Correspondent Kareen Wynter and Producer JD Cargill bring us their report from Hollywood.



In November 2008, one of the most expensive and controversial propositions - California’s Prop 8 banning same-sex marriage - sparked an uproar when it passed. Now, the battle is heating up once again in the Golden State. A federal court judge listened to closing arguments on Wednesday, June 16, in a landmark lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of that proposition.

A new documentary, directed by Reed Cowan, explores this divisive proposition, and the one religious group he says made the biggest impact. The film “8: The Mormon Proposition” explores the connection between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Prop 8.

It features interviews with a number of people whose lives were directly impacted by the passing of the ballot measure. One of those people is Linda Stay, a former Mormon and mother of nine including two children who are gay. The film showcases Stay’s story, her sense of loss, anger and betrayal. Now at odds with her once beloved faith and extended family, Linda has become one of most outspoken advocates for marriage equality in the country.

The documentary opens in select theaters on Friday, June 18.