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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic Colin Kennedy
rated 8

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

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

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 Henrik Østergaard
rated 8

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...

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Karina Arnoldus
rated 8

God og rørende film

11 months ago
Critic Moviezine
rated 8

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

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Cast & Crew

Gus Van Sant
Director
James Franco
As Scott Smith
Sean Penn
As Harvey Milk
Ronald Reagan
As Self (archive Footage)
Josh Brolin
As Dan White
Diego Luna
As Jack Lira
Victor Garber
As Mayor Moscone

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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.

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