A lively biopic of slain gay politician Harvey Milk, one that mostly avoids the "this happened, then that happened" routineness of many of its ilk.
Milk (2008)
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Reviews Counted:216
Fresh:202
Rotten:14
Average Rating:8/10
Consensus: Anchored by Sean Penn's powerhouse performance, Milk is a triumphant account of America's first openly gay man elected to public office.
Theatrical Release: Nov 26, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $31.7M
Synopsis: The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected... [More]
Starring: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna
Director: Gus Van Sant
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January 27, 2009:
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January 22, 2009:
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