20. Milk (2008)

Directed by Gus Van Sant, Milk is the story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. Sean Penn won the Oscar for portraying the man who fought hard for LGBTQ+ rights amidst intense discrimination. Milk explores how he rose to political prominence, his personal struggles, and the tragic end to his groundbreaking career. Milk is a poignant tribute to the man who became the beacon of hope for many communities, leaving behind the unerasable legacy of his bravery and advocacy.
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