Sean Penn
Harvey Milk
Search results
Milk is a 2008 American biographical drama film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Jan 30, 2009 · Milk: Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna. The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Sep 20, 1985 · The Times of Harvey Milk: Directed by Rob Epstein. With Harvey Milk, Harvey Fierstein, Anne Kronenberg, Tory Hartmann. A documentary of the successful career and assassination of San Francisco's first elected gay city supervisor.
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official. Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death.
Mar 22, 2011 · A true twentieth-century trailblazer, Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world.
Nov 24, 2008 · "Milk" tells Harvey Milk's story as one of a transformed life, a victory for individual freedom over state persecution, and a political and social cause. There is a remarkable shot near the end, showing a candlelight march reaching as far as the eyes can see.
Nov 26, 2008 · In 1972, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) and his then-lover Scott Smith leave New York for San Francisco, with Milk determined to accomplish something meaningful in his life. Settling in the Castro ...
- (246)
- Biography, Drama, LGBTQ+
- R
The Times of Harvey Milk (1985) 90 minutes. Mark Isham. Harvey Milk must have been a great guy. You get the sense, watching this documentary about his brief public career that he could appreciate the absurdities of life and enjoy a good laugh at his own expense.
Operating from his camera store in San Francisco's Castro district, charismatic Harvey Milk is defeated three times before being elected to the city's Board of Supervisors, making him...
- (27)
- Documentary
Nov 26, 2008 · Academy Award® - winner Sean Penn stars in this stirring celebration of Harvey Milk, a true man of the people. Based on the inspiring true story of the first openly gay man elected to major public office, this compelling film follows Milk's powerful journey to inspire hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's ...
