Milk

This movie was phenomenal. I completely understand why Sean Penn won for best actor. Well deserved. This is the story of Harvey Milk who was the first openly gay person to hold public office. I was so moved by his story and inspired by one line in the movie "I'm 40 and haven't done anything I'm proud of." This just made me think about what I'm doing and where I'm going. I'm only 30 and I have two very important things that I'm proud of, my children, but it inspired me to look at my life and see what I've done or will do for others that will change lives. I feel like I have all of these great ideas and never bring them to fruition because I tell myself it will never happen or I don't have the resources. Harvey Milk was a man who believed in his cause and despite great obstacles and people telling him it would never be done, DID IT. What an amazing message. The real life footage in this movie was so moving and the footage of the candlelight vigil at the end brought me to tears. I highly recommend not only watching this, but during/after watching this really taking a look at your life and thinking about how you're going to change the world, how you will leave your mark. Find something to be passionate about and LIVE it. Don't just DREAM it. Make it real and true.