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Milk

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by Jenny in Viewing Group

Gus van Sant directs this powerful and inspiring political biopic telling the story of California’s first openly gay elected public official, Harvey Milk. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum.

From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all.  His life changed history, and his courage changed lives.

 Sean Penn won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the New Yorker who became known as a gay rights activist after moving to San Francisco in the early 1970s. After two failed attempts to become elected to San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors, Milk finally made it onto the board in 1977 – but only served for a matter of months before he and the city’s mayor George Moscone (Victor Garber) were shot to death by right-wing rival Dan White (Josh Brolin).

With a powerhouse performance in the leading role, Sean Penn (Mystic River) and supporting cast Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) and James Franco (Spider-Man).

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