Actor Sean Penn and the real Harvey Milk
The story of Harvey Milk was part of my must-see Oscar-winning movies. I chose to see it last weekend over Slumdog Millionaire. I thought with Oscar-winner Sean Penn there, the movie was all worth my limited free time.
Indeed it was. (Movie watching at home was great. The brothers have upgraded the sound system and bought a new tv mount.)
The movie “Milk” was set on the 70′s in some “freedom” San Francisco strip they call Castro. This was where Harvey Milk (Sean Penn), the first open gay official elected to public office, and his lover Scott (James Franco) sought refuge and started their new lives together after escaping sexual discrimination in the East Coast.
Harvey Milk had more to offer than just a 8 to 5 regular insurance guy living in a closet. He was a resourceful businessman, he knew how to talk to people and relate to them. The movement against discrimination of gays in California was born in his photo studio and home in Castro Street. Eventually, the cause spread all over America after his assassination in late 70′s.
The movie challenges the way straights and the most moral among us view gays. While the Bible has explicitly warned us about the dangers of homosexuality, God also spoke openly against pride, lust, greed, etc. But He has never closed His door towards those who seek change. Now, what difference does a homosexual, a cheater or even a bigot have? All of us need grace.
