Documentary About LGBT Rights Comes To Twin Cities

For opponents of the ballot question that would write a ban on same-sex marriages into Minnesota's constitution, many parts of a new documentary are disturbingly familiar, momentum is swinging towards their cause.

A cold, northern state with a history of liberal politics. A strong effort from LGBT activists and their allies. A large infusion of cash from the Catholic Church that may have tipped the balance in favor of religious  conservatives.

Only, Question 1 doesn't tell the story of Minnesota's marriage amendment battle, but Maine's, where the LGBT community suffered a stinging defeat two years ago. The documentary, showing at the Mall of America, offers hints of what could go wrong for LGBT supporters in Minnesota, with a "war room" view of both sides' campaigns.

The film plays tonight, Friday night, and Saturday night at 7 p.m.