Never blend in.|Nov. 05, 2008|United States|128 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;History
Description: **Milk 2008 Full Movie in English 1080p**
**Storyline:**
The film begins with historical footage of police raiding gay bars and arresting patrons during the 1950s and 1960s. It then transitions to Dianne Feinstein’s announcement on November 27, 1978, revealing the assassinations of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. Throughout the movie, Milk is seen recording his will just nine days before the tragic event. The narrative then shifts to New York City in 1970, marking Milk’s 40th birthday and his initial meeting with his younger partner, Scott Smith.
Feeling unfulfilled and seeking change, Milk and Smith relocate to San Francisco, hoping for greater acceptance of their relationship. They establish Castro Camera in Eureka Valley, a working-class area gradually transforming into a predominantly gay community known as The Castro. Facing resistance in the historically Irish-Catholic neighborhood, Milk channels his business expertise into activism, becoming a mentor to Cleve Jones. Although Smith initially supports Milk as his campaign manager, he eventually grows weary of Milk’s political focus and leaves him. Later, Milk forms a relationship with Jack Lira, a kind but unstable young man, who also struggles with Milk’s commitment to activism and tragically takes his own life. Milk further clashes with the conservative gay establishment, which he views as overly cautious.
After two failed attempts in 1973 and 1975 to secure a position as a city supervisor, and a third unsuccessful campaign for the California State Assembly in 1976, Milk finally achieves victory in 1977, becoming a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for District 5. His election marks him as the first openly gay man to hold major public office in California and the third in the United States. During his tenure, Milk crosses paths with fellow Supervisor Dan White, a Vietnam veteran and former police officer.
Cast director: Gus Van Sant
Cast actor: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O’Hare, Joseph Cross, Stephen Spinella
Original name: Milk