Milk

Milk

2008 · 128 min · EN · R · 7.2 (2,430 votes)
Dir. Gus Van Sant · Starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill · Music Danny Elfman

Never blend in.

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The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

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This film feels like a vital, impassioned call to action, brimming with defiant hope and the electric energy of a movement. It's a poignant journey through a pivotal moment, capturing the spirit of community and the profound struggle for visibility and equality, leaving an indelible mark of both inspiration and sorrow.

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