Dustin Lance Black wrote the screenplay for Harvey Milk:
Lady Gaga speaks and screams. Not sure how effective that is.
Judy Shepard, mother of Mathew Shepard, says Obama can't do it alone:
Cynthia Nixon says that without equal rights, gay people are seen as inferior and are considered prey for those of lesser minds:
Iraqi veteran Lt. Dan Choi says love is worth the fight:
Showing posts with label dustin lance black. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dustin lance black. Show all posts
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Steele on Civil Unions: What Are You Crazy?
One of the best moments at the Oscars last night (besides Hugh Jackman's all around performance) was Dustin Lance Black saying to young gay people that they are worthy and one day they will have the same rights as everyone else. I wonder how people manage to think otherwise.
Then, Sean Penn, in his acceptance speech, added to the sentiment.
Today, Michael Steele, the new RNC leader, shows why the republicans are washed up has-beens.
Today, Michael Steele, the new RNC leader, shows why the republicans are washed up has-beens.
Steele when asked if he'd consider civil unions: What are you crazy? What an arse.
Lance Black has a fascinating story. Check it out here. Here's his acceptance speech for Milk:
Sean Penn:
Lance Black has a fascinating story. Check it out here. Here's his acceptance speech for Milk:
Sean Penn:
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Harvey Milk Writer on Being a Mormon
I didn't know that Dustin Lance Black, who wrote the screenplay Harvey Milk, grew up a devout Mormon. He's also gay and his insight on the Mormons and their push of Prop 8, which passed and ended gay marriage in California, is fascinating.
He suggests that perhaps, the Mormons, tired of being the outcast Christians, overtly went after the gay and lesbian community so that they could be accepted into right wing Christianity. Not a good move if you ask me. Right wingness is out.
NPR Host Terry Gross, who interviews Dustin, points out how odd it is that a group who was once -- and still is persecuted -- for religious beliefs on marriage, would so heartily go after another group. Dustin says that for Mormons, marriage is seen as the gateway to heaven.
Dustin appears to be saddened more than angry. He describes a tough upbringing in Texas, where all he knew about being gay was that it was a bad thing.
He considers the passage of Prop 8 to be an opportunity. This podcast is a must hear, especially if you voted Yes on 8. Perhaps it might open a few minds. The passage of Prop 8 in California is still a mystery to me.
I haven't seen the movie yet but this interview definitely makes me want to see it.
He suggests that perhaps, the Mormons, tired of being the outcast Christians, overtly went after the gay and lesbian community so that they could be accepted into right wing Christianity. Not a good move if you ask me. Right wingness is out.
NPR Host Terry Gross, who interviews Dustin, points out how odd it is that a group who was once -- and still is persecuted -- for religious beliefs on marriage, would so heartily go after another group. Dustin says that for Mormons, marriage is seen as the gateway to heaven.
Dustin appears to be saddened more than angry. He describes a tough upbringing in Texas, where all he knew about being gay was that it was a bad thing.
He considers the passage of Prop 8 to be an opportunity. This podcast is a must hear, especially if you voted Yes on 8. Perhaps it might open a few minds. The passage of Prop 8 in California is still a mystery to me.
I haven't seen the movie yet but this interview definitely makes me want to see it.
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