The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
May 22 is Harvey Milk Day. Learn more about San Francisco’s first openly gay supervisor in this documentary on his political career. The film chronicles Milk’s humble beginnings as a neighborhood activist, to being a symbol of gay political achievement, and to his tragic assassination in 1978. Featuring exclusive news reports, archival footage, and original interviews, the documentary is not only a biography on Milk, but an examination of social change, political activism, and the cultural life of San Francisco at the time.
World Information Society Day is May 17—how has the Internet and new technologies affected society today? The digital revolution has enabled accessibility: a democratized, mass culture with infinite creative potential. Films, music, literature, and art from around the world are only a simple click of a mouse, a pitter-patter of the keyboard away. Does more art necessarily mean better art? Or does this only pose as a struggle for “true talent” to be heard amongst the masses? Find out in this documentary about hope, fear, and digital culture.
Star Trek: Into Darkness is out this week! Star Trek began as a TV series in 1966, created by Gene Roddenberry. The documentary takes a look at how the beloved franchise impacted audiences worldwide, and also delves into a complex father-son relationship—Gene’s son, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., was only 17 when his father passed away. Join Eugene Jr. on his journey to learn more about his father as he interviews fans, cast and crew from all five Star Trek shows, and directors such as George Lucas and J.J. Abrams. Whether you’re an oldschool Trekkie or a fan of the new films (or both!), Trek Nation is sure to boldly show what has not been shown before!
