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Milk

  • November 5, 2008
  • 128 min.
  • History, Drama
  • United States
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.

Original title: Milk

12

nominations

17%

winning rate

2

wins

Academy Awards #81 - 2009

Award People Status
Best Picture Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen - as producer(s)
Best Directing Gus Van Sant
Best Actor in a Leading Role Sean Penn Winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Josh Brolin
Best Original Screenplay Dustin Lance Black Winner
Best Original Score Danny Elfman
Best Film Editing Elliot Graham
Best Costume Design Danny Glicker

British Academy Film Awards #62 - 2009

Award People Status
Best Picture Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen - as producer(s)
Best Actor in a Leading Role Sean Penn
Best Original Screenplay Dustin Lance Black
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Steven E. Anderson, Michael White

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