The filming location for harvey milks business, castro camera, was the real storefront where the actual business had once been. In 1977, harvey milk was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors, becoming the first openly. That harveys questing spirit not only lives but soars in this movie is a gift from sean penn, who plays him for real instead of for show. Milk is gus van sants filmed biography of the later years in the life of harvey milk, who was a great leader of the 1970s gay and lesbian movement and, as an elected. Does the movie have a point of view on milk s role in history. Milk 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Although he was the most pro lgbt politician in the united states at the time, politics and activism were not his early. In 1977, harvey milk was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in america. The story of harvey milk, and his struggles as an american gay activist who fought for gay rights and became californias first openly gay elected official. Directed by gus van sant and written by dustin lance black, the film stars sean penn as milk and josh brolin as dan white, a city supervisor who assassinated milk and mayor george moscone. Harvey milk served as the spokesperson for the gay rights movement in the 70s.
The movie is surprisingly cheery for much of the run time, mainly due to the vivid colors used and sean penns warm and friendly demeanor as harvey milk. At the time of filming mid2008, it was a gift shop called given. Milk is a 2008 film, that was directed by gus van sant and stars sean penn, emile hirsch, james franco, and josh brolin. I want to recruit you for the fight to preserve your democracy. Nov 02, 2008 milk, written by dustin lance black and directed by gus van sant, is the first great film to look at civil rights from the perspective of the gay movement. All 49 songs from the milk 2008 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces harvey milks career from his 40th birthday to his death. Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in america, was assassinated in 1977, and is today recognized as an icon and a leading figure in the gay rights movement.
Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. What harvey milk tells us about proposition 8 huffpost. Milk is a 2008 american biographical film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician harvey milk, who was the first openly gay person to be elected to. It was a starstudded, politicopacked evening at san franciscos castro theatre last night for the world premiere of milk. Academy award winner sean penn stars as harvey milk under the direction of academy award nominee gus van sant in the new movie filmed on location in san francisco from an original screenplay by dustin lance black and produced by academy award winners dan jinks and bruce cohen. Theres no mention of the newest movie, milk 2008, which was also nominated for several academy awards. Harvey bernard milk may 22, 1930 november 27, 1978 was an american politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of california, where he was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors. Harvey bernard milk was born on may 22, 1930, in woodmere, new york. Milk is a civil rights film about harvey milk, a prominent american gay rights activist in the 1970s who became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in california. Harveys story of overcoming bigotry and prejudice to inspire others and effect change evokes the betterknown stories of african american civil rights. Navy ship named for harvey milk, slain gay rights leader. Until now, it seemed like i was fairly alone in knowing about harveys legacy.
Milk, written by dustin lance black and directed by gus van sant, is the first great film to look at civil rights from the perspective of the gay movement. Milk 2008 soundtrack complete list of songs whatsong. Gus van sant doesnt pretend that his harvey milk is necessarily the real harvey milk, even though it creates the air of authenticity. Harvey milk enlisted in the united states navy in 1951 and worked as a diving instructor in san diego. Nov 26, 2008 harvey milk was an intriguing, inspiring figure. Nel 1977, harvey milk e stato eletto supervisor consigliere comunale a san. Read the following to see which milk scene van sant selected. Milk is much more than a martyr movie film critic david edelstein says the harvey milk biopic, starring sean penn, is one of the most heartfelt portraits of a politician ever made.
I was also enlightened to the fact that harvey milk was the first openly gay man elected to office and. Gus van sants portrait of san francisco politician harvey milk clunks along as the squarest movie hes ever made, a result of the director investing more emotion in the martyred idol than in the. Nov 23, 2008 while milk has been a local hero for decades, most people outside the bay area would know him from the academy awardwinning 1984 documentary the life and times of harvey milk, directed by rob. We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life.
The movie, however, passes over the promiscuity that was a characteristic of the liberated, preaids phase of gay liberation and suggests that during the. Finally unable to resist the pull of the castro any longer i dash out of the house at 11am this morning to go see for myself where the action is. The film charts the last eight years of harvey milks life. Suggest me movie is a free webbased film recommendation service. The entire line originated from a poem entitled the new colossus by emma lazaurs2 partial quotation, notably missing religious reference to god. Milk is a 2008 film, that was directed by gus van sant and stars sean penn, emile hirsch, james franco, and josh brolin 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. While milk has been a local hero for decades, most people outside the bay area would know him from the academy awardwinning 1984 documentary the life and times of harvey milk, directed by rob. Whats beautiful about this movie is the hard work those guys had, to give hope to people. Navy during the korean war and was discharged in 1955 milk later said that he was dishonourably discharged due to his homosexuality, but. Milk tells harvey milks story as one of a transformed life, a victory for individual freedom over state persecution, and a political and social cause.
A genuinely wonderful movie documenting the life of harvey milk, milk is yet another triumph for director gus van sant and ranks among his best works. Nov 21, 2019 harvey milk became one of the first openly gay officials in the united states in 1977 when he was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors. Nov 26, 2008 in milk, a man and a movement remembered gay politician harvey milk served just 11 months in office before his assassination 30 years ago. His story was chronicled in the 2008 movie milk starring sean penn. In 1972, harvey milk sean penn and his thenlover scott smith leave new york for san francisco, with milk determined to accomplish something meaningful in his life. Harvey milk biography life, family, story, death, history. Alison pill is also on hand to discuss gus van sants harvey milk biopic. Families can talk about what harvey milk stood for pro and con. In milk, a man and a movement remembered gay politician harvey milk served just 11 months in office before his assassination 30 years ago. Movie speech from milk harvey milk delivers address at the. Does the movie have a point of view on milks role in history. Milk 910 movie clip gay pride rally speech 2008 hd. There is a remarkable shot near the end, showing a candlelight march reaching as far as the eyes can see. In a scene that would have made harvey milk proud, the street outside the theater was lined with hundreds of no on prop 8 activists placards in hand who provided a fitting, powerful backdrop to the red carpet scene with their steady vote no on 8 chants providing.
Milk movie official website buy now focus features. In 1977, harvey milk was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office. Academy award nominee gus van sant directs academy award winner sean penn as gay rights icon harvey milk. Milk je americki biografski film u reziji gus van santa o zivotu harvey milka, americkog politicara i gej aktiviste, prvog javno deklarisanog gej politicara koji je izabran na javnu funkciju u kaliforniji gus van sant je planirao film o harvey milku jos od 1992. Jan 24, 2009 the movie, however, passes over the promiscuity that was a characteristic of the liberated, preaids phase of gay liberation and suggests that during the eight years covered by the movie milk had. In 1977 he becomes the nations first openly gay man elected to a notable public office when he wins a seat. After graduating from the new york state college for teachers in albany 1951, milk served in the u. Jun 16, 2011 academy award winner sean penn takes the title role in gus van sants biopic tracing the last eight years in the life of harvey milk, the illfated politician and gay activist whose life changed. Harvey milk american politician and activist britannica.
Milk 2008 the story of harvey milk, and his struggles as an american gay activist who fought for gay rights and became californias first openly gay elected official. My name is harvey milk, and im here to recruit you. Attempts to put milks life to film followed a 1984 documentary. This movie gives us the truth about what people in usa thought about homosexuality in a realistic way. Nov 24, 2008 gus van sants portrait of san francisco politician harvey milk clunks along as the squarest movie hes ever made, a result of the director investing more emotion in the martyred idol than in the. Settling in the castro district, he opens a camera shop and helps transform the area into a mecca for gays and lesbians. Milk was murdered in november 1978 by a former colleague, dan white. Dec 22, 2008 what harvey milk tells us about proposition 8 1222 2008 05. Rent milk 2008 starring sean penn and emile hirsch on dvd and bluray. What harvey milk tells us about proposition 8 12222008 05. Sean penn as a san francisco gay politician who became a. Set in the seventies this film explores gay rights issues in san francisco and america in general and the opposition milk experienced to his candidacy and the issues he fought for.
Milk on dvd march 10, 2009 starring sean penn, emile hirsch, james franco, josh brolin. Milk, identity politics and gus van sants art world. Come out to your friends, if indeed they are your friends. Academy award nominee gus van sant good will hunting, my own private idaho directs academy award winner sean penn as renowned activist harvey milk. Movie speech from milk harvey milk delivers address at. Academy award winner sean penn takes the title role in gus van sants biopic tracing the last eight years in the life of harvey milk, the illfated politician and gay activist whose life changed. The true story of harvey milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. What do your kids think about the gay rights movement, and how do they think things have changed if at all since 1978. At the time of filming mid 2008, it was a gift shop called given. I learned that and a few other interesting facts while watching the biographical film milk. The subject of gus van sants new movie is harvey milk, a 1970s liberal activist. Jul 26, 2018 milk on dvd march 10, 2009 starring sean penn, emile hirsch, james franco, josh brolin. Sean penn stars in this biopic of pioneering gay san francisco politician harvey milk. With sean penn, josh brolin, emile hirsch, diego luna.
You can watch random movie trailers instantly, no need to login. Milk is a 2008 american biographical film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician harvey milk, who was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in california, as a member of the san francisco board of supervisors. The filming location for harvey milk s business, castro camera, was the real storefront where the actual business had once been. Dec 16, 2019 harvey milk enlisted in the united states navy in 1951 and worked as a diving instructor in san diego. Oct 15, 2008 milk was previously the subject of the academy awardwinning documentary feature the times of harvey milk, but milk filmed on location in san francisco is the first nondocumentary feature to. Without hope, life is not worth living harvey milk and what an amazing cast. Gus van sants portrait of san francisco politician harvey milk clunks along as the squarest movie hes ever made, a result of the director investing more emotion in.
Nov 26, 2008 milk is much more than a martyr movie film critic david edelstein says the harvey milk biopic, starring sean penn, is one of the most heartfelt portraits of a politician ever made. James franco and emile hirsch pour us a glass of milk. Milk was previously the subject of the academy awardwinning documentary feature the times of harvey milk, but milk filmed on location in san francisco is the first nondocumentary feature to. Harvey milk became one of the first openly gay officials in the united states in 1977 when he was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors. Harvey milk movie news your source for all the latest on all the harvey milk movies all the time. Harvey milk, american politician and gayrights activist.
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