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Milk: Web Exclusive

Director Gus Van Sant and writer Dustin Lance Black talk about making their film about gay politician Harvey Milk. They discuss casting Sean Penn and why they think the story is relevant to the US today.

Presenter:: None

Transmitted:: 22/01/2009

Genre:: Film

Related Links:: - Official website for Milk
- Gus Van Sant on Wikipedia
- Dustin Lance Black on IMDB
- Gus Van Sant on the making of Milk in the Telegraph
- Milk on Rotten Tomatoes

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