Milk (15)
Sean Penn's superb performance inspires you to believe that positive social change really is possible
Director: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Sean Penn, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna
USA, 2008, 2 hours 8 minutes
Tue 24 March 7.30pm / Thur 26 7.30pm - Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Mon 30 March 8.15pm / Tue 31 8.15pm / Wed 1 April 11.00am - The Courtyard Hereford
This year's Brokeback Mountain is a deeply moving portrait of the inspirational Harvey Milk, the first openly gay American politician, who was assassinated in San Francisco in 1978. Playing gay perfectly, Sean Penn magnificently captures Milk's fire and flamboyance. This really does convey the flavour of those liberating times and Milk's unfailing commitment to what everyone should have: justice, equality, and fairness.
"A total triumph. Penn's performance is phenomenal." Rolling Stone
"A masterpiece." Red
Winner of 2 Oscars, Actor in Leading Role and Best Original Screenplay
External Links: Interview with director Gus Van Sant at BFI Southbank