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2009 HRFF MILK
Director: Gus Van Sant
Screenwriter/Executive Producer: Dustin Lance Black (Special Guest Appearance)
2008
USA
129 min
Join us for an intimate evening with screenwriter/executive producer Dustin Lance Black as our keynote speaker for our 20th Anniversary of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival at the Doris Duke Theatre and our Gayla Celebration at the Henry Luce Pavilion
Synopsis:
His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Academy Award winner Sean Penn stars in this stirring celebration of Harvey Milk, a true man of the people. Based on the inspiring true story of the first openly gay man elected to major public office, this compelling film follows Milk's powerful journey to inspire hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's history. Milk is an emotionally charged story with a stunning all-star cast including Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and James Franco, it’s emotionally charged story that was proclaimed the Winner of The New York Film Critics Circle Best Picture Award!
2009 Academy Award Winner:
- Best Original Screenplay (Dustin Lance Black)
- Best Actor (Sean Penn)
Tickets may also be purchased at the venue 30 minutes prior to screenings.
All screenings will be at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre with the entrance on Kinau Street. Tickets and passes are non-refundable, but are transferable. Pass holders must claim their seats at least 15 minutes prior to screenings, at which time seats will be released to the general public. PASS HOLDERS PLEASE PROCEED TO PASS HOLDERS LINE.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Doris Duke Theatre
Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96814-1495
Phone: (808) 550-8457
Website: www.hglcf.org/
E-Mail: info@honoluluboxoffice.com
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