Celebrating the Life of Del Martin
Celebrating the Life of Del Martin shares the moving memorial service for this legendary lesbian civil rights pioneer who passed away in 2008. To honor Del Martin’s incomparable contributions, San Francisco celebrated her life with a moving civic celebration in its City Hall grand rotunda.
Phyllis Lyon, her partner for over 50 years, was, of course, in attendance, along with a who’s who of city’s pioneering community of LGBT rights’ advocates. Highlighting the festivities were Mayor Gavin Newsom, Ambassador James Hormel, National Center for Lesbian Rights executive director Kate Kendell, and performers Holly Near, Linda Tillery, and Margie Adam. Del’s daughter, Kendra Mon, shared some intimate memories, including tales of Del simulating the JFK-Nixon debates and the story of how a cat saved her moms’ romance. We are happy to be able to share this extraordinary gathering, which honored the life of a mother of our movement.
Running Time: 58 minutes
Celebrating the Life of Del Martin is available on the re-released 2012 One Wedding and a Revolution DVD.
DVD Features:
Celebrating the Life of Del Martin
One Wedding and a Revolution (running time 20 minutes)
Del and Phyllis’ SECOND wedding ceremony, in 2008, after California legalized same-sex marriage
Interview with the director
Interactive timeline of Del Martin’s activism and life
Closed Captioning