Casting Director: Francine Maisler Director: Gus Van Sant Writer: Dustin Lance Black Starring: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco, Alison Pill, Josh Brolin The Pitch: This film about the final eight years in the life of politician and gay-rights activist Harvey Milk (Penn) recounts the personal and political evolution of a man who became the first openly gay individual to be voted into office in the United States.Undoubtedly, casting director Francine Maisler had her work cut out for her when she took on Gus Van Sant's biopic Milk. In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors and in the process galvanized a national movement on behalf of gay rights. More impressive, he was able to forge unlikely coalitions that spanned the political spectrum, including senior citizens and union workers. In addition to Sean Penn in the title role, the film features Emile Hirsch as a street punk turned activist,...
- 12/11/2008
- backstage.com
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