Aired Tuesday December 3, 11:00am - 1:30pmon AFN Movie

Milk (2008)

Biography / Drama / Gay/lesbian

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 District, he opens a camera shop and helps transform the area into a mecca for gays and lesbians. In 1977 he becomes the nation's first openly gay man elected to a notable public office when he wins a seat on the Board of Supervisors. The following year, Dan White (Josh Brolin) kills Milk in cold blood.

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Gus Van SantDirector
  • Sean PennHarvey Milk
  • Emile HirschCleve Jones
  • Josh BrolinDan White
  • Diego LunaJack Lira
  • James FrancoScott Smith
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