Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2009

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)