His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Academy Award(R) - winner Sean Penn stars in this stirring celebration of Harvey Milk, a true man of the people. Based on the inspiring true story of the first openly gay man elected to major public office, this compelling film follows Milk's powerful journey to inspire hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's history. With a stunning all-star, cast including Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and James Franco, it's the emotionally charged story that was proclaimed the Winner of The New York Film Critics Circle Best Picture Award!

• 2 hr 9 min
• Directed by

  Gus Van Sant
• Written by Dustin Lance Black

• Starring

  Sean Penn

  ,

  Emile Hirsch

  ,

  Josh Brolin

  ,

  Diego Luna

  ,

  James Franco

  ,

  Alison Pill

  ,

  Victor Garber

  ,

  Denis O'hare

  ,

  Joseph Cross

  ,

  Stephen Spinella

  ,

  Lucas Grabeel

  ,

  Brandon Boyce

  ,

  Kelvin Yu

  ,

  Ted Jan Roberts

  ,

  Kelvin Yee Han

  ,

  Robert Chimento