POLITICS: 'No More Mr. Nice Gay!'

Two reactions were palpable in the days, weeks and months following California voters' approval of a same-sex marriage ban in 2008.

Disappointment, then anger.

A phrase scrawled on signs and often shouted at demonstrations for marriage equality was "No More Mr. Nice Gay!"

Many gay men were, and still are, angry that once again they were denied a right because of their sexual orientation. With that single phrase, they sent a message to supporters of Proposition 8 that the ban would not be tolerated without a fight.

It was more than a threat against an opponent; it was a rallying cry for lesbians and gay men to express their anger in a constructive way.

Anger became passionate activism for some. It's the kind of activism screenwriter and producer Del Shores explores in his art and practices in his life.