Harvey Milk DVD
If you want an uplifting film, you definitely need to pick up the newly released Harvey Milk DVD. This film centers on a politician of the same name. This man was the first openly gay man elected to a public office in the Untied States. Sean Penn plays him, James Franco plays one of his partners, and Josh Brolin serves up a deliciously complicated performance as Milk's nemesis.
The Milk DVD is structured so that it opens with important archival footage about gay rights and life in the 1970s. Additionally, it begins with the announcement of Milk's ultimate assassination and then flashes back to Milk's 40th birthday part. From here, the film moves forward to the man's tragic death.
Milk is a DVD that focuses as much on the politician's life and background as it does on the politics and challenges of the time. Once elected to public office, Milk had to deal with colleagues wanting to ban gay individuals from serving in public office: this component plays a major role in the second half of the film. It is here that Milk's determination shines through.