Who Was Clela Rorex?
Clela Ann Rorex was an American county clerk who issued the first same-sex marriage license in the United States. Serving as the Boulder County Clerk, Rorex issued a marriage license to a gay couple in 1975 after receiving approval from the District Attorney. She issued five more same-sex marriage licenses in Boulder before the Colorado Attorney General ordered her to stop. She received hate mail and angry phone calls.
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This feature film explores the journey that Clela's monumental decision had on her, her community and the nation.
Who is making the film?
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/CINEMATOGRAPHER/EDITOR
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TOM PARKIN is a filmmaker, television producer and professional videographer who had been in the industry for 30 years. He has worked on many award winning feature and short films and for 22 years produced healthcare focused television programming.
Some of the features films include:
"Broken Fences" (2008) as Producer & Cinematographer
"Serotonin Rising" (2011) as Producer/Editor/Cinematographer
"Olivia Rox!" (2011) as Co-Producer/Cinematographer
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His last two short films played in film festivals internationally winning many awards along the way.
"1-2-3 The Len Barry Story" (2021) as Producer/Director/Editor
"O Christmas Dream" (2024) as Producer/Director/DP/Editor
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Since 2021, Tom has been the executive producer, director and host of "Colorado Health Matters" which airs on KWGN Channel 2 (The CW Network).
PRODUCER/WRITER/LEAD ACTRESS
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ERIN KELLY is a filmmaker, actress, and storyteller whose work is driven by emotional truth, human complexity, and a deep commitment to authentic connection. Best known for her leading role in the cult classic "Loving Annabelle", Erin has since written and directed several short films that explore identity, transformation, and the quiet power of personal resilience. She spent four years as the artistic director of an innovative film and education festival, curating stories that challenge and inspire. Now based in Colorado, Erin is raising three wild-hearted sons while continuing to create films that speak to the messy, beautiful layers of being alive.
MUSIC SCORE​
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Kaidan Larson is a versatile violinist, composer, and arranger with extensive experience in classical, contemporary, film, and folk music. He has performed in regional and national honor ensembles, worked with renowned musicians such as Midori Goto and Augustin Hadelich, and played in a recording session with film composer Alan Silvestri.
