Milk (2008) — DVD
Sean Penn delivers an Academy Award-winning performance as Harvey Milk, the pioneering activist who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States. Directed by Gus Van Sant, this biographical drama follows Milk's journey from New York to San Francisco, where he builds a community, opens a camera shop in the Castro district, and organizes a grassroots political movement. Through personal relationships, hard-fought campaigns, and a commitment to equal rights, Milk becomes a powerful voice for change during the 1970s.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Sean Penn (Harvey Milk), Josh Brolin (Dan White), Emile Hirsch (Cleve Jones), James Franco (Scott Smith), Diego Luna (Jack Lira), Alison Pill (Anne Kronenberg), and Victor Garber (Mayor George Moscone).
Director: Gus Van Sant.
Writer: Dustin Lance Black.
Release year: 2008.
Genre: Biography / Historical Drama.
Rating: R.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Oscar-winning lead: Sean Penn won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk.
- Oscar-winning screenplay: Dustin Lance Black won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- Historical milestone: Harvey Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors in 1977 and took office in 1978.
- San Francisco setting: The film recreates Milk's activism in the Castro neighborhood and the city's political landscape of the 1970s.
- Director's recognition: Gus Van Sant received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the film.
DVD Details
Format: DVD.
UPC: 025195048972.
Condition: New DVD. Packaging, bonus features, and included materials depend on the pictured edition.