The Times of Harvey Milk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Times of Harvey Milk |
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| Directed by | Rob Epstein |
| Produced by | Richard Schmiechen Rob Epstein |
| Written by | Rob Epstein Carter Wilson Judith Coburn |
| Narrated by | Harvey Fierstein |
| Music by | Mark Isham |
| Cinematography | Frances Reid |
| Editing by | Rob Epstein Deborah Hoffmann |
| Distributed by | TC Films International |
| Release date(s) | October 26, 1984 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $29,802 |
The Times of Harvey Milk is a 1984 American documentary film. It tells the story of Harvey Milk, an important figure in San Francisco's history. The movie shows his journey from being a local activist to becoming a well-known political leader.
The film first showed at special events like the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. It then opened to the public in San Francisco on November 1, 1984. Rob Epstein directed the film, and Richard Schmiechen produced it. The story is told by Harvey Fierstein, with music by Mark Isham.
In 2012, the United States Library of Congress chose this film for its National Film Registry. This means it is considered very important for its cultural, historical, or artistic value.
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About the Film's Story
The Times of Harvey Milk is about the political life of Harvey Milk. He was the first openly gay person elected to the Board of Supervisors in San Francisco. This board is like a city council that helps run the city.
The film shows how Milk grew from a community helper to a symbol of hope for many people. It covers his time as a supervisor until he was tragically killed in November 1978. The movie also looks at the events that followed his death.
Who is in the Film?
The film uses interviews and old video clips to tell its story.
The Narrator
- Harvey Fierstein: He is an actor who tells the story throughout the film.
People Interviewed
These are some of the people who shared their memories and thoughts in the film:
- Anne Kronenberg: She worked as an assistant for Harvey Milk.
- Tory Hartmann: A person who advised politicians.
- Tom Ammiano: A schoolteacher who later became a politician.
- Jim Elliot: An auto mechanic.
- Henry Der: He worked for a group that helped Chinese Americans.
- Jeannine Yeomans: A TV news reporter.
- Bill Kraus: A person who worked for gay rights.
- Sally M. Gearhart: A professor who taught about speaking in public.
Old Video Clips
The film also uses real footage from the past, showing important people and events:
- Dianne Feinstein: A politician who later became a U.S. Senator.
- Harvey Milk: The main person the film is about.
- George Moscone: The mayor of San Francisco at the time.
- Dan White: A former city official.
- John Briggs: A politician from California.
- Jimmy Carter: The President of the United States at that time.
Important People in the Film
The movie was made after Harvey Milk's death. It uses new interviews and old news reports to tell his story. Because of this, Milk is shown as the main person in the film, even though he had passed away.
Other important politicians also appear in old video clips. These include San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was killed with Milk. Also shown is Dianne Feinstein, who became mayor after Moscone and is now a U.S. Senator. The film even starts with a sad moment where Feinstein tells the news that Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk had been killed.
Another person featured is Tom Ammiano, who was a schoolteacher. He later became a member of the California State Assembly, which is part of California's government.
Awards and Recognition
The Times of Harvey Milk won many important awards.
- It won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1985. This is one of the highest honors for films.
- It also received a special award at the very first Sundance Film Festival.
Images for kids
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A friendly robot.
See also
In Spanish: Los tiempos de Harvey Milk para niños
