"Milk" gets EIGHT Academy Award nominations....

This is great! Wow! "Milk" got nods for best picture, best director (Gus Van Sant), best actor (Sean Penn), best supporting actor (Josh Brolin), best original screenplay (Dustin Lance Black) as well as film editing, original score and costume design.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) congratulated the creative team and cast of "Milk."

"GLAAD is thrilled with the nominations received by films that tell inclusive stories of our community," said Neil G. Giuliano, President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). "The success of 'Milk' is an important reminder to Hollywood that audiences are hungry for films that tell authentic and compelling stories about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. 'Milk' has connected with gay and straight audiences alike and created national discussion at a time when our community continues to face opposition in our pursuit of equality."

"What people see in the media shapes how they view LGBT people, and inclusive images like these help people embrace their family members, friends and neighbors with understanding and acceptance," Giuliano added.
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