The Gay Rights Movement is certainly one of the most bold and rattling movements of the past century.
It was the movement that introduced conservative America to drag queens and transgender people and assisted many in coming out to their communities, families and friends.
One of the most revolutionary people involved in recent American history is Harvey Milk.
If you don’t know who Milk is, he is the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
During the1970s, homosexuality was considered by some as a mental disease. In 1977, Milk did not let this ignorance stop him from his dreams. After his third try, he was elected to the San Francisco board of supervisors.
Being a very important man, he had a movie made about his life, titled “Milk.” Though the film came out much earlier than when it was showed twice on February 26 at Real to Reel, like “Revolutionary Road,” (which was reviewed last week) “Milk” is now available to rent.
Directed by Gus Van Sant, this film is a wonderful depiction of a different and monumental time in California.
Sean Penn played Milk and won the Oscar for Best Actor this year.
The film chronicals eight years of Milk’s life, including his 40th birthday and moving to San Francisco with his long time lover Scott Smith, played by James Franco. In San Francisco, Milk opens up Castro’s Camara, where his life and his revolution begins.
This is a great film and was definitely a front runner for best picture at the Oscars. The emotional film shows how passionate, loving and truly engaging this man was.
While watching the film it is easy to forget that Milk is actually played by Sean Penn, the same Penn that has attacked the paparazzi and has been charged with a felony of domestic assault during his short marriage to Madonna.
One of the best supporting actors of the year is definitely seen in Emile Hirsch performance as Cleve Jones.
His character embodied the young activist with a bold personality and a undeniable passion. Sean Penn, Emile Hirsh and James Franco lead an excellent cast in a most beautiful and completely enthralling film that will leave almost anyone in tears.

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