Got Milk?

You know, I knew basic facts of the gay-rights movement in general but I'll honestly admit I've never really looked into it. This movie was eye-opening to the struggles that these people have had to face and probably somewhere, some still do. I feel offended on behalf of the gay community after watching this movie that there were and apparently still are these individual like Anita Bryant. I mean honestly, and this is directed at you Miss California, what right is it of a beauty pageant contestant to make comments and actually actively speak out against a group of people. First of all, I believe these women need a harsh reality check. Apparently years of reinforcement has led them to believe they are in some way important people. Important to their friends and family maybe...but honestly beauty contests have no clout haha. Give me a break. That's what happens when idealistic people get a tiny taste of fame I suppose. Honestly, shame on her. The bottom line is that whatever prejudgements anybody in this country may have against the gay community is, in essense, useless and unimportant haha. There is no argument against homosexuals just like there's no argument against a family of Asians moving to Portland. (yeah, random example.) But its true. Back in the 1970's I'm sure people were still under the impression that they could avoid the fact that homosexuality exists and with force and strong-arming, they could rid their country of it. Well, back in the 1970's people were naive, not to say we don't have our share of that today.
This movie is the epitome of what people need to be aware of when it comes to this issue...that it shouldn't be an issue in the first place!
In this film, you see a man, Harvey Milk (played by Sean Penn), and his partner (played by James Franco), move into a new city (San Francisco) and do more than their share of work creating a safe-haven (or what should have been) for people who just wanted to live their lives like everybody else.
I ask you, what are valued qualities in individuals? Love, care, honesty, compassion, selflessness?
Harvey Milk posessed all of these and more. He was a great man. This is a great tribute to his memory.
A+. I love it.
Best song of the movie: Everyday People - Sly and the Family Stone

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