# Bridegroom (2013)

> A grieving young man transforms the exclusion he suffered after his partner’s death into a deeply personal case for marriage equality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/104420

## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
- Cast: Thomas Bridegroom, Shane Bitney Crone, Cindy Bitney, David Crone, Lizzy Mohl, Judy Crone, Pat Managhan, Jessica Mitchell
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357788/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: poignant, enraging, intimate, reflective viewing, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss that challenges societal norms.

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