Milk (2008)

Ceremony Year: 2009Category: Best ActorReleased: 2008

Nominated Talent & Credits

Sean Penn— Sean Penn

Synopsis / Overview

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

Historical Academy Record

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE — 81st Academy Awards (2009)

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