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Milk

2008, Movie, 2h 8min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Colin Kennedy

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...thoroughly deserves all of the press ink that will doubtless be spilt over it. Wear your ‘Vote Penn’ Oscar pin with pride.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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Sean Penn never tries to show Harvey Milk as a hero, and never needs to. He shows him as an ordinary man, kind, funny, flawed, shrewd, idealistic, yearning for a better world.

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Critic Kimberley Jones

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Top to bottom, the thing is terrifically acted, from Penn’s titanic, open-faced performance to staggering turns from two young, chameleonic actors...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Henrik Østergaard

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Historien om manden, der gjorde sætningen "My name is Harvey Milk, and I am here to recruit you!" til sin egen, er kraftfuld og vigtig historieundervisning...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Karina Arnoldus

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God og rørende film

2 years ago

Critic Moviezine

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Filmen andas en känsla av oförställd genuin livsbejakelse, optimism och värme.

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"Milk" tells the inspiring story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. Set in San Francisco in the 1970s, the film follows Milk's journey from a closeted life to a brave and outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. With the support of his partner Scott Smith, Milk takes on conservative rivals and faces down discrimination, all while recording his will and reflecting on his life's purpose. Through his tireless activism and unwavering commitment to equality, Milk inspires a generation of LGBTQ+ individuals to stand up for their rights and embrace their true selves. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, "Milk" is a powerful and uplifting tale of hope and resilience that continues to resonate with audiences today.