Bridegrooms shane bitney crone inspires gay youth, bill. Bridegroom tells the emotional journey of shane and tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. Shane bitney crone and tom bridegroom in the documentary. After bridegrooms death, crone found himself cut off and deprived of any legal protection. Shane crone on losing his partner before they could get married. Tom hanks helps man propose to his superfan girlfriend in. Toms family banned shane from the funeral and he was unable to say goodbye. Shane s film portrays the many injustices he experienced after losing his partner and the great love of his. American idol alum rayvon owen comes out by kissing reallife boyfriend shane crone in music video. With shane s help the farmers are able to resist fletcher. Shane is thought to be shannon a gunslinger who went missing in arkansas. Oct 25, 20 after being touched by the viral video it could happen to you posted by shane bitney crone on the oneyear anniversary of his partners tragic unexpected death and the subsequent discrimination he faced from his partners family, bloodworththomason signed on to direct what would become the awardwinning documentary bridegroom.
He also invited shane bitney crone to be a part of the. On may 7th, 2011, a young man named shane bitney crone tragically lost the love of his life, tom, to an accident. On the oneyear anniversary of his partner toms death, shane bitney crone posted a video to youtube entitled, it could happen to you. Feb 18, 2016 shane bitney crone discusses finding love again after boyfriends tragic death the man at the center of the 20 documentary bridegroom is now dating american idol alum rayvon owen. The video takes the viewer on a tenminute journey through shane and toms relationship, their commitment to marry if it were. Bridegroom simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. These two men were so deeply, sweetly in love, and shane crone, rather than simply crawl into a shell after the untimely death of the love of his life, and after being barred from the funeral by the homophobic family, and dealt many other emotional and legal cuts and bruises only because he and his life partner were gay, managed to rally. Born on december 19, 1985, in kalispell, montana, shane bitney crone grew up with the nickname motor mouth.
Shane bitney crone talks to the advocate about one of the most important lgbt films this year, which debuts on netflix and oprah winfreys own network on sunday. Lgbt activist shane bitney crone shared how finding love with american idol alum rayvon owen has helped him honor the tragic death of his late partner. Shane bitney crone left and tom bridegroom on vacation in paris. Because they werent married or prepared for the unexpected, shane lost all legal claim to tom after he died.
Shane bitney crone bridegroom interview afterbuzz tvs. It also talks about crone s struggles after bridegrooms death. Shane bitney crone aae motivational speakers bureau. In this episode host francisco thurston interviews shane bitney crone. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Shane bitney crone, the lgbt activist and filmmaker behind the documentary bridegroom, has shared that he is in a relationship with. Last year the short video it could happen to you went massively viral. The dead mans name is tom bridegroom much here seems to have that sort of found poetry, and the survivor is shane bitney crone. They were hopeful romantics together until one day the unthinkable happened. Nov 14, 20 shane bitney crone was raised by religious homophobes in kalispell, montana, tom bridegroom by religious homophobes in knox, indiana.
Dear tom, i know writing to you is kind of pointless. Shane bitney crone, alexandra dean grossi, jane rosenthal. He is tougher than the farmers who homestead the land. Shane bitney crone of bridegroom on the fight for marriage equality cinephiled watch the trailer of the upcoming movie about shane bitney crone and his partner tom bridegroom, a loving couple who were torn apart by tragedy and the lack of equal legal rights. Out of the darkness by eric a shelman, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There wasnt a dry eye in the house at the directors guild of america after the screening of the groundbreaking documentary bridegroom. Because they werent married or prepared for the unexpected, shane lost all legal claims to tom after he died. Nov 29, 2014 shane bitney crone is feeling thankful. I recently gathered a group of friends and asked them what they do to make themselves feel happy. Linda bloodworththomason talks to glaad about bridegroom. Shane bitney crone speakers bureau and booking agent info. Shane suffered terrible injustice in the aftermath of.
On may 7, 2011, the 29yearold had a tragic accident and. He helps them avoid the intimidation to abandon their farms to fletcher. How american idol brought these two lovers together. Shane bitney crone, left, and tom bridegroom in paris. Bridegroom is one of the most deeply moving films i have ever seen i also think the world of shane bitney crone whose love story with the late tom bridegroom is one for the ages and is told in the film it was four years ago that tom died in a tragic fall from a rooftop. Shane bitney crone is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. May 07, 2015 i also think the world of shane bitney crone whose love story with the late tom bridegroom is one for the ages and is told in the film. Bridegroom, about an unmarried gay couple the new york. Shane bitney crone is an lgbt advocate, writer, and speaker. Shane bitney crone, the boyfriend of the late tom bridegroom, took to the stage to answer questions to a standing ovation with a quiet dignity that made you feel part of his journey. Bridegroom, about an unmarried gay couple the new york times. Shane novel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Bridegroom an american love story by linda bloodworth.
On the first anniversary of bridegrooms death, crone posted a video to you tube titled, it could happen to you. Bridegroom documentary breaks kickstarter fundraising record. In 2011 his partner, tom bridegroom, died in a tragic accident. Story of mary ellen wilson, the first child abuse case in this country. When 26yearold shane bitney crone posted a video to youtube titled, it could happen to you, o n may 6, 2012, he.
What happened after this accidental death opens a window into the issue of marriage equality like no other. Shane bitney crone shares how he found love again with. It told the story of shane bitney crone and his boyfriend tom, and how when tom tragically died, shane found himself completely frozen out by his boyfriends homophobic family, with no recourse as his rights were not recognised. It was four years ago that tom died in a tragic fall from a rooftop. Shane bitney crone talks bridegroom, the aftermath of the death of his partner, marriage inequality, the success of crones viral video, and more. Bridegroom talks about the story of shane bitney crone and his samesex partner thomas lee tom bridegroom who died in a tragic accident. Shane bitney crone born december 19, 1985 is an american filmmaker, writer, speaker, and advocate for lgbt rights. Shane bitney crone, the lgbt activist and filmmaker behind the documentary bridegroom, has shared that he is in a relationship with american idol alumnus rayvon owen.
How american idol brought these two lovers together photo via shane bitney crones facebook shane bitney crone, the subject behind the lgbt doc bridegroom, found love with american idol alum. Shane bitney crones moving letter to tom bridegroom on the. Demi lovato helps shane bitney crone and rayvon owen get. Bridegroom by linda bloodworth, linda bloodworththomason. Shane bitney crones moving letter to tom bridegroom on. How american idol brought these two lovers together photo via shane bitney crone s facebook shane bitney crone, the subject behind the lgbt doc bridegroom, found love with american idol alum.
After bridegrooms death, crone is not given any legal protection. Oct 27, 20 shane bitney crone talks bridegroom, the aftermath of the death of his partner, marriage inequality, the success of crone s viral video, and more. Montanaborn shane bitney crone is an activist, speaker, writer, and filmmaker. Jul 23, 2012 the entire story of bridegroom is a testament to the power of social media. I wake up feeling truly privileged and humbled by this life. The documentary bridegroom is a touching, tragic love story about a young gay couple shane bitney crone and tome bridegroom. He grew up in rural montana, which presented a number of challenges as he grew up and struggled with his identity. As the documentary tightly relates, each worked out his. Pudovkins bolshevik trilogy comes to bluray and a new book on chinatown movies.
Shane bitney crone skip to main search results amazon prime. Shane bitney crone, model, beverly hills, california, us. Linda bloodworth thomason is raising funds for bridegroom an american love story on kickstarter. On may 7th, 2011 a young man named shane bitney crone tragically lost the love of his life, tom, to an accident. Sep 09, 2014 in this episode host francisco thurston interviews shane bitney crone. Shane is the mysterious stranger who comes into the lives of the homesteaders. Shane bitney crone discusses finding love again after. Now that name seems even more appropriate in light of his recent youtube video, which went viral with almost three million hits. Crone made headlines in may 2012 when he released a video on youtube titled it could happen to you, in which he spoke of the. Shane has posted an open letter to tom that i am sharing in its entirety.
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