reviews

“One of the great documentaries of our time.”
- Leonard Maltin (2004)

“Immensely moving. Combines real emotional urgency with a most compelling grasp of the filmmaking craft.”
- Stephen Harvey, Village Voice

“Two Thumbs Up!”
- Siskel & Ebert

“One huge surprise hit.”
- William Arnold, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Passion erupting beneath the surface in almost every frame of the film … a deeply moving piece of work.”
- Rex Reed, New York Post

“Powerful … A fantastic and tragic political drama as remarkable as anything in American history.”
- Dan Sallitt, Los Angeles Reader

“Riveting, humorous and touching.”
- Zena Jones, San Francisco Bay Guardian

“Challenging, enthralling, impassioned filmmaking … brilliant and gripping”
- Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times

“Powerful, moving and dramatic.”
- Newsweek

“A story told with urgency and passion.”
- Janet Maslin, New York Times

“Superb! A vivid, moving affirmation … a revelation of how one man can make a difference.”
- Judy Stone, San Francisco Chronicle

“Packed with truth, tragedy and indignation. Harvey Milk draws tears as well as cheers.”
- Stephen Schaefer, US Magazine

“Extraordinarily wise and sensitive … brilliant.”
- Jack Matthews, USA Today