Dustin Lance Black

Screenwriter of 'Milk' and LGBT activist

Dustin Lance Black - Screenwriter of 'Milk' and LGBT activist
Born

June 10th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A screenwriter, director, and producer, this individual achieved prominence through the film 'Milk', which depicts the life of politician Harvey Milk. The screenplay garnered an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. In addition to work in film, involvement in advocating for LGBT rights has been a significant aspect of career. Contribution to television includes creating the miniseries 'When We Rise', focusing on the LGBT rights movement. Active in various advocacy initiatives, efforts aimed at promoting equality and civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community have been a consistent theme throughout the work.

Won an Academy Award for 'Milk'

Created the miniseries 'When We Rise'

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