Faithfulness of true love

(Updated review with additional content 2022)

“Bridegroom” is a documentary telling the tragic love story of Shane Bitney Crone and Tom Bridegroom. The film, produced and directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, is about same-sex marriage, won the Audience Awards for Best Documentary at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, the 2013 Toronto Inside Out Festival and the 2013 Little Rock Film Festival as well as Outstanding Documentary Feature at the 2013 Outfest in LA.

      “Tom and Shane were each other’s first and only loves. They are devoted, hardworking, unassuming and funny. Each is from a small town and each, in his own way, is imbued with the best kind of small town values,” said Bloodworth-Thomason.

     “They are, in fact, the sort of young people who hold within themselves the promise of America. And that is why I want to bring to life, on film, this real life Romeo and Romeo-so that all who condemn them, might come face to face with exactly what it is they are opposing.”

More on this extraordinary work at:  http://bridegroommovie.com

Editor’s note: I cannot place enough emphasis of my encouragement to view (trailer) “Bridegroom” in a commercial-free setting, such as Netflix, movie theater… but be prepared for an emotional roller coast because if you have read “How Do I Love Thee?” (Sonnet 43) by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, her words will be visually felt…completely. I must admit the part where Shane was not accepted because of a legal issue and then at another turn of event, left my parental side deeply sadden if  I was faced with a similar situation, however there is one thing I would never do, being, cut off my connection to the living earthly lifeline that made my child soar in success and happiness, regardless of race, creed or gender preferences. AAPJ 2013

New York Times by David DeWitt: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/movies/bridegroom-about-an-unmarried-gay-couple.html

 Critics Reviews of Bridegroom: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bridegroom_2013 

This video was originally released on May 7, 2012, on the one year anniversary of my partner Tom Bridegroom’s tragic death. It quickly went viral and led to the feature documentary film, BRIDEGROOM, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2013. The film went on to have its television premiere on the Oprah Winfrey Network and is now available on Netflix and iTunes. It has won multiple Audience Awards at film festivals and just recently was awarded the GLAAD New Media Award for Best Documentary. But it all started with this video. I believe that by sharing our personal stories, we can change the world. May 7, 2014 marks the third anniversary of Tom’s death and in his honor I ask that everyone uploads their own videos, photos, or written stories to social media to help inspire others. You may even save someone’s life. Use the hashtag #TapTapTap to join the global conversation.