The film documents Milk's rise from a neighbourhood activist to a symbol of gay political achievement. The Times of Harvey Milk documents the political career of Harvey Milk, who was San Francisco's first openly gay supervisor. The film documents Milk's rise from a neighbourhood activist to a symbol of gay political achievement, through to his assassination in November 1978 at San Francisco's city hall, and the Dan White trial and aftermath. There will be a Q&A after the film. Date : Tuesday 9th July: Tuesday 9th July Doors : 1.30pm: 1.30pm Film : 2pm: 2pm Running Time: 90 mins90 mins Venue : The Cookson Room, The Word: The Cookson Room, The Word Address : The Word, Market Place, South Shields NE33 1JF: The Word, Market Place, South Shields NE33 1JF Age : 16+: 16+ FREE EVENTThis event is supported by the Cultural Development Programme.

Source: The Times June 06, 2024 16:16 UTC