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The Times of Harvey Milk 1984 | 
 enlarge | Director: Rob Epstein
Actors: Harvey Fierstein, Harvey Milk, Anne Kronenberg, Tory Hartmann, Tom Ammiano
Studio: New Yorker Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 1233
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D92204D
ISBN: 1567303501
UPC: 717119922443
EAN: 9781567303506
ASIN: B0001Y4LDW
Theatrical Release Date: 1983
Release Date: June 8, 2004
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| Editorial Reviews:
A devastatingly skillful and emotionally compelling documentary, IThe Times of Harvey Milk/I charts the political rise and brutal slaying of the first openly gay city official in the United State, Harvey Milk. Ironically, the same election that brought Milk to the board of city supervisors of San Francisco also elected the man who killed him, a former police officer and fireman named Dan White. After White shot both Mayor George Moscone and Milk, his defense lawyers convinced the jury that White's judgment was impaired by depression and junk food, resulting in a conviction for manslaughter instead of murder--a verdict that prompted riots. With care and conviction, IThe Times of Harvey Milk/I captures not only Milk himself, but also the political and social landscape in which these events took place. The interviews--with friends, politicians, and journalists--are articulate and heartfelt, expressing the impact that Milk had upon this historical moment. I--Bret Fetzer/I
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 Slightly Slow, Slightly Shallow Portrait of a Turning Point In American Civil Rights January 5, 2009
Gary F. Taylor (Biloxi, MS USA)
As the 1970s progressed gay and lesbian community became increasingly visible and vocal and made numerous civil rights gains throughout the nation. They also became subject to backlash from conservatives who found them threatening. In 1977 Harvey Milk became the first openly gay man to win elected office in the United States of America, receiving a position on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. Less than a year later he, along with Mayor George Moscone, would be dead--assasinated by Dan White, a former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors who had resigned but days earlier, subsequently sought reinstatement, and who faulted Milk for Moscone's refusal to reappoint him. br / br /White possessed a distinctly "All American Boy" background and physical appearance. When he stood trial less than six months later, the court refused to seat jurors who were gay or of any minority background and the case went to a jury that proved sympathetic to his claim of mitigating factors. These factors included the notorious "Twinkie Defense," so named because White claimed than an over-indulgence of sweet junk food had fueled an unstable state of mind. The jury found White guilty of manslaughter instead of murder, a verdict that horrified most residents of the city and which sparked violent protests from local gays and lesbians. br / br /Then and now, Milk is seen as indicative of the successes the gay and lesbian community can have and of the risks they run in the process. The subject of numerous works, in 1984 he was the subject of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HARVEY MILK, an Oscar-winning documentary. Seen today, the film does a very good job of documenting Milk, his death, and its aftermath; at the same time, however, it has a surprisingly slow and somewhat superficial quality. br / br /Part of this is due to Harvey Fierstein's narration, which has an unduly reverent tone and tends to drag down the pace of the film. But is more due to the fact that the documentary never actually seems to regard Milk as more icon than actual person. We follow his career, but not in real detail, and we actually learn less about Milk as an individual than we do of his killer, Dan White (who committed suicide in 1985, about two years after his release from prison and at about the same time this film was released.) The film is certainly to be commended for its attempt to document a turning point in American civil rights, but at the same time the whole thing seems, well, just a little shallow. br / br /The DVD includes commentary but nothing more in the way of bonuses--and this is a subject that would benefit from them. Recommended, but in truth you are likely to learn more about Milk, Moscone, White, and the events of the era from an hour's casual reading than you will from this film. br / br /GFT, Amazon Reviewer
 Harvey Milk January 2, 2009
C. J. ROBERTS (GA)
The product was received as promised. The content of the CD was excellent. How history does repeat itself. Today we are looking for and elected a new President on the theme of hope. Harvey Milk gave the Gay Community in San Fransico in the 70's a reason to hope.
Wonderful December 12, 2008
Mikhail Damianivoch (New York, NY)
The documentary itself is excellent: It is a very well structured film and the first-hand accounts, recorded only a few years after Milk's death, are fascinating. br / br /The special features disc is extremely informative and interesting, especially the 10-year anniversary discussion of the Dan White murder trial, featuring the actual lawyers who worked on the case.
Our Hero, Harvey Milk December 1, 2008
Leah Humes
I am an activist who is deeply inspired by the life of Harvey Milk. One of my best friends is a gay man who lived in the Castro during the 80s. His life was forever changed because of the decency, bravery, and vision of the amazing Harvey Milk. This film does great justice to Harvey in showing what a rare and beautiful world changer that he was, and the struggle that innocent people must go through at the hands of the closed minded and hateful. Anyone who watches this movie will be extremely moved, and it is only my hope that they will also be moved to action. The world needs more people like Harvey Milk, and only we can create a place where someone like him will be safe from the hatred and ignorance that often robs our world of its best peace makers.
Unbelievable! November 26, 2008
Carolyn Woodard (Lakeland, FL)
This DVD chronicles the life and murder of Harvey MIlk, the first openly gay politician in San Fransisco. He and his ally, Mayor George Mosconi were brutally murdered in the court house by Dan White. This DVD shows actual footage of much of the news coverage at that time and also covers the trial and "twinkie defense" of Dan White. This is a "ten hankie" film in my estimation. Harvey Milk's profound courage and willingness to stand up for the rights of gays in a tumultuous time in our nation's history is compelling. All young gays and lesbians (and their loved ones) should see this film to see the price many have paid for coming out!
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