Raddon Resigns From L.A. Film Fest Over Prop 8 Flap -- He Was For It

Rich Raddon, the highly praised and well-liked director of the ever-enlarging L.A. Film Festival has resigned in the middle of a controversy over the gay-marriage Prop 8.

Unlike much of Hollywood, Raddon supported Prop 8, which would have banned the gay marriages, Variety reports.

When Prop 8 passed in California, a flurry of protests immediately erupted.

A devout Mormon, the fest director could not support a proposition that allowed for gay and lesbian marriage. He also contributed significantly to the Yes on Prop 8 campaigns.

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