The Academy Awards celebrate the film works of many and often, the category that brings about much bitterness is Best Documentary. This category has been so dominated by films concerning World War 2 and it's very long shadows, anything about recent events, such as "The Thin Blue Line" or "Crumb", don't always have a fair chance at being nominated, much less winning.It's to the credit of all involved here that they help us learn more about Harvey Milk and the world before and after his assassination. Murdered minutes after Dan White fatally shot San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, Milk became the most visible example since the late Martin Luther King of a progressive figure almost certainly living each day as if it were his last. The climate of hate never truly ceases, it just moves at night and waits for the moment to destroy yet another person who bravely won't shut up and accept their oppression with a smile.Rob Epstein gives us the authentic footage featuring deathly quiet moments of grief from a candlelight procession thousands took part in after Milk died and the counterpoint, rioting in the streets after the ridiculously light sentence White was given became public knowledge. They're both equally poignant and two sides of the same psychosocial coin. For a jury to call what White did "manslaughter" was really lighting a fuse that wouldn't be put out until the inevitable explosion occurred.Human rights are not a top priority the world over and the abuses so many suffer with no recourse for justice are our 21st century mission to take on. Harvey Milk sacrificed for the next generation to have an easier life than him and his contemporaries. Now is the time to watch this great film and acknowledge his impact and legacy.

There was a time when it was impossible for people — straight or gay — even to imagine Harvey Milk. The funny thing about Milk is that he didn't seem to care that he lived in such a time. I think Milk is really courageous to face himself and he even doesn't mind how others look upon him. Besides, he puts into practice what he wants to do and he indeed achieves his dream. Although he was killed in the end, it probably awakened as many gay people as his election had. Realizing one is a gay is usually causes for terror, or at least mortification, but Milk felt too great a sense of entitlement to let either emotion prevail. It is no doubt that Milk is such a legendary person in the world.

Touching movie. A man who bravely expressed his homosexual opinion in the history is Harvey Milk. He is not one of the most mediocre, but an extraordinary man. Although he was assassinated by unknown gang, his deeds have been commemorated by the mass that has always supported him. He launched the way which spoke out the right of homosexual guys itself. What Milk did pushed homosexual right to go step forward, one after another. Because of him, the gay circle has become not only more ubiquitous but less prejudiced. After that, the novels, films and even the daily soft operas on TV, it implied that "homosexual" this term has been more and more acceptable. Also, due to his sacrifice, his deeds have been displayed. So, gay guys come out.

After watching this video in one of my classes, I think Harvey Milk was a remarkable man and I'm very admire his enthusiasm. He helped a lot of people who were afraid to speak out their opinions and thoughts, also he didn't care about that he was a gay supervisor and what others criticize him. I was touched by his spirit and courage, also I think no one can do as he did. A successful supervisor must have to catch people's mind and gain their trust, he also did it and donate himself to bring advantages to citizen. I think although finally he he had murdered, but it's no doubt that he is a remarkable man and I wish his spirit and contributions will last forever!