Monday Night Movie: "Milk"

Darien Library presents a new weekly program: Monday Night at the Movies!

This week we are showing “Milk.” 

“His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Academy Award® - 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.”– Focus Features  

Director: Gus Van Sant

Year: 2008

Starring: Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, Emile Hirsch as Cleve Jones, Josh Brolin as Dan White, Diego Luna as Jack Lira, James Franco as Scott Smith, Alison Pill as Anne Kronenberg, Victor Garber as Mayor George Moscone, Denis O'Hare as State Senator John Briggs, Joseph Cross as Dick Pabich, and Stephen Spinella as Rick Stokes.

This movie is 2 hours and 8 minutes and is rated R (for language, some sexual content, and brief violence).

Watch the official trailer.