Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Limited
language, some sexual content and brief violence
Plot: What's the story about?
In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. During the last eight years of his life, while living in New York City, he turns 40. Looking for more purpose, he and his lover Scott Smith relocate to San Francisco, where they found a small business, Castro Camera, in the heart of a working-class neighborhood. Then, with support from Scott and from new friends like young activist Cleve Jones, 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. But as White and Milk's political agendas increasingly diverge, their personal destinies tragically converge.
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Who stars in Milk: Cast List
Daddio, Asphalt City
Prey , Lords of Dogtown
This is the End, The Iceman
Dune: Part Two, Deadpool 2
DC League of Super-Pets, Kiss of the Spider Woman
Who's making Milk: Crew List
A look at the Milk behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gus Van Sant last directed Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot and The Sea of Trees. The film's writer Dustin Lance Black last wrote Rustin and Under the Banner of Heaven.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Bruce CohenDan Jinks
Michael London
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Production: What we know about Milk?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Milk Release Date: When was the film released?
Milk was a Limited release in 2008 on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in around 34 theaters. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including Transporter 3 and Four Christmases.
As a Limited release, Milk will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Milk DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Milk was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 .