Jim Loves Jack (1996)
A documentary telling the story of Jim Egan, an outspoken champion of gay rights in Canada since the 1940s and 50s. Egan and his partner, Jack Nesbit, took the Candian federal government to court in a historic attempt to win legal recognition for same-sex partnerships. An intimate and moving portrayal of a relationship that spans nearly 50 years of gay history in North America.
- Date of release
- 1996-06-23
- TMDB
- 3.3 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- David Adkin
Casting
Interesting facts
Jim Loves Jack is a Canadian documentary film, directed by David Adkin. The film stars Jim Egan and his life partner Jack Nesbit. The film had its theatrical premiere in Toronto on January 19, 1996.
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