By 1973, Harvey Milk had already been many things: naval officer, high school teacher, bit-part actor and wandering hippie. Starting fresh in San Francisco, his belief in a more personal approach to local government led him to run for office in the heart of American gay culture, the Castro. Lillian Faderman details the tenacity and courage of California's first openly gay public official. [Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by WORKPLAYWORK and Cem Misirlioglu].

Lillian Faderman: Harvey Milk's radical vision of equality

Harvey Milk's radical vision of equality

Harvey Milk's vision for a tightly knit community where government solves practical problems highlights a path for political reform.

Milk's campaign against Proposition 6, advocating for LGBT rights in schools, exemplifies the power of visibility and grassroots activism.

Harvey Milk's relentless fight for gay rights redefined local politics by prioritizing community needs over discrimination.