"Milk" (2008)

"Milk" charts the last eight years of Harvey Milk’s life. While living in New York City, he turns 40. Looking for more purpose, Milk and his lover Scott Smith (James Franco) relocate to San Francisco, where they found a small business, Castro Camera, in the heart of a working-class neighborhood. With his beloved Castro neighborhood and beautiful city empowering him, Milk surprises Scott and himself by becoming an outspoken agent for change. With vitalizing support from Scott and from new friends like young activist Cleve Jones (Emile Hirsch), Milk plunges headfirst into the choppy waters of politics. Bolstering his public profile with humor, Milk’s actions speak even louder than his gift-of-gab words. When Milk is elected supervisor for the newly zoned District 5, he tries to coordinate his efforts with those of another newly elected supervisor, Dan White (Josh Brolin). But as White and Milk’s political agendas increasingly diverge, their personal destinies tragically converge. Milk’s platform was and is one of hope – a hero’s legacy that resonates in the here and now.

"Milk" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Milk" starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, and Alison Pill.

James Franco Talks About "Milk"
James Franco grew up in the San Francisco Bay area but wasn't really familiar with the murder of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone's at the hands of Supervisor Dan White before taking on a starring role in Gus Van Sant's "Milk."

Josh Brolin on "Milk" and Playing Dan White
Initially, Josh Brolin was a little leery walking the streets of San Francisco due to the fact he was playing a man in "Milk" most citizens of San Fran hold in low regard – Dan White. On November 27, 1978 White murdered Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone in cold blood.

"Milk" Trailer and Video Clips
"Milk" movie trailer, interview clips, and video clips featuring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk.

Spirit Awards 2009 - Dustin Lance Black Interview
First-time feature film writer Dustin Lance Black's won all sorts of awards for his "Milk" screenplay including the prestigious Writers Guild of America award. Black also won for Best First Screenplay at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards.

Top 10 Movies of 2008
"Milk" made my list of the best movies released in 2008.

"Milk" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Milk," MPAA rating, and release date info.

"Milk" Poster
"Never blend in"

James Franco Talks About "Milk"
(July 2008) James Franco's been keeping busy in dramatic films for the past decade, finally revisiting the comedy genre with a starring role opposite Seth Rogen in "Pineapple Express." He's following up that funny film with a return to something more serious in the Harvey Milk biopic "Milk," directed by Gus Van Sant.

Emile Hirsch Discusses "Milk"
(May 2008) At the press junket for the family-friend action movie "Speed Racer," Emile Hirsch talked about his role in the feature film which examines Harvey Milk's life and political career.

Sean Penn Biography
Info on outspoken actor Sean Penn.

"Milk" Casting News
(Dec 2007) James Franco, Emile Hirsch, and Josh Brolin may join Sean Penn in the movie "Milk," based on the life and death of Harvey Milk.

Sean Penn Boards "Milk"
(Nov 2007) Sean Penn commits to starring in the movie "Milk" to be directed by Gus Van Sant.

Harvey Milk Biography
Info on Harvey Milk's personal background and his political career.

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