The Times of Harvey MilkIn the 1970s, San Francisco was a center of gay political power, while throughout the state a battle was fought over a proposed law to limit gay rights. Out of this struggle emerged Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials anywhere. In 1978, Milk and Mayor George Moscone were killed by Dan White, who served with Milk on the San Francisco city council. The community’s response—ranging from silent vigil to violent riots— helped define gay politics as we know it. Harvey Fierstein narrates this powerful story of communities in conflict. |
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Reviews
"One of the great documentaries of our time."
- Leonard Maltin (2004)
"Immensely moving. Combines real emotional urgency with a most compelling grasp of the filmmaking craft."
- Stephen Harvey, Village Voice
"A story told with urgency and passion."
- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"Challenging, enthralling, impassioned filmmaking … brilliant and gripping"
- Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times
Credits
A film by
Rob Epstein and
Richard Schmeichen
Directed by
Rob Epstein
Produced by
Richard Schmeichen
Narrated by
Harvey Fierstein
Edited by
Deborah Hoffmann and Rob Epstein
Associate Producer
Greg Bex
Assistant Editor
Thomas O’Shea
Music Composed & Performed by
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Frances Reid
Awards
Academy Award
Best Feature Documentary
New York Film Critics Circle Award
Best Documentary
George Foster Peabody Award
University of Georgia School of Journalism
Special Jury Prize
Sundance Film Festival
Grand Prix
Lyon Film Festival
3 National Emmy Awards
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Outstanding Informational Special
Outstanding Editing
Outstanding Interviewing
Featured Screenings (partial list):
Telluride Film Festival
New York Film Festival
Cinema Du Reel (Paris)
Berlin Film Festival
Antwerp Film Festival
ICA, London
Jerusalem Film Festival
Museum of Modern Art, NY
Sydney Film Festival
Munich Film Festival
New Zealand Film Festival
Melbourne Film Festival
Sundance Festival
National Tour of the Soviet Union (1990)