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The Oscar-winning documentary about the successful career and assassination of San Francisco's first openly gay elected officialThe Oscar-winning documentary film about the successful career and assassination of San Francisco’s first openly gay man to be elected to office. The Times of Harvey Milk charts the political rise and assassination of the first openly gay city official in the United State, Harvey Milk. In the election that brings Milk to the board of city supervisors, the people of San Francisco also elect his killer, a former police officer and fireman named Dan White. After White shoots both Mayor George Moscone and Milk, his defense lawyers convince the jury that White was addled by depression and junk-food, resulting in a conviction for manslaughter rather than murder. This Oscar-winning documentary depicts not only Milk himself, but also the political and social milieu in which he lived. The Times of Harvey Milk
Release Year: 1984 Duration: 88 min Availability:
Related: History, Life & Culture, Politics, Cinetic The Oscar-winning documentary film about the successful career and assassination of San Francisco’s first openly gay man to be elected to office. The Times of Harvey Milk charts the political rise and assassination of the first openly gay city official in the United State, Harvey Milk. In the election that brings Milk to the board of city supervisors, the people of San Francisco also elect his killer, a former police officer and fireman named Dan White. After White shoots both Mayor George Moscone and Milk, his defense lawyers convince the jury that White was addled by depression and junk-food, resulting in a conviction for manslaughter rather than murder. This Oscar-winning documentary depicts not only Milk himself, but also the political and social milieu in which he lived. Director Rob Epstein Writers Judith Coburn (narration) Rob Epstein (written by) Carter Wilson (narration) Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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Posted 05/12/09 by catus
The initiative taken for the concern is very serious and needs an attention of everyone. This is the concern which exists in the society and needs to be eliminated from the society as soon as possible
Posted 04/14/09 by jaytron
This movie makes me realize that we need to reform the jury system. A jury is meant to be one of your “peers” not of your friends. Therefore, the jury for Dan White’s murders should have been a representation of the population in that area. This country needs to have justice for all, not just the white-straight religious fanatics who try to own the country of the U.S. |
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