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Summary In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major 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...

Directed By: Gus Van Sant

Milk
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
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83
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 169 User Ratings
7.7
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Summary In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major 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...

Directed By: Gus Van Sant

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
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95% Positive
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5% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 Critic Reviews
83
95% Positive
37 Reviews
5% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 169 User Ratings
7.7
81% Positive
137 Ratings
14% Mixed
24 Ratings
5% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 169 User Ratings
7.7
81% Positive
137 Ratings
14% Mixed
24 Ratings
5% Negative
8 Ratings

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Production Company Focus Features, Axon Films, Groundswell Productions, Jinks/Cohen Company, Cinema Vehicles
Release Date Nov 26, 2008
Duration 2 h 8 m
Rating R
Tagline His life changed history. His courage changed lives.
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 8 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Online Film & Television Association
• 3 Wins & 13 Nominations