How “Milk” is like “Titanic”

One of the biggest draws for me to the movie “Titanic” was the opportunity to experience what happened on that ship in 1912. The ship came alive in that movie, and watching its destruction and sinking into the Atantic in a film brought to life something I would never want to experience firsthand.

“Milk” was much the same thing for me. It brought Harvey Milk’s camera shop to life. It gave me the opportunity to experience what it might have been like sitting in his store in the 70s plotting to bring gay rights to San Fransisco and California.

While “Titanic” was a spectacle, however, “Milk” was intensely personal. I’m going to have to go back again just to hear the line Harvey said to Cleve “you will never know until the day you die who will be your best lovers and best friends.” That line really floored me. If someone can please tell me the exact quote, I’d really appreciate it.

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