So interesting to read these few comments dating back five years (2011) - "I have no idea who this young man is,but he spoke so eloquently about such an important issue!" - knowing what we know today that Lance is such a beacon in the LGBT movement. I just watched "8: The Mormon Proposition" and was appalled by the way the Mormons took over Prop 8 - I had no idea. Everybody should watch this documentary and immediately after watch "The Case against 8" and of course TH-cam Lance's play "8" written on the transcripts from the case against 8. Brilliant work by and with the brilliant man that is Mr Dustin Lance Black!
I have no idea who this young man is,but he spoke so eloquently about such an important issue! Clearly he is a worthy recipient of the award,& this world sure needs vibrant,steadfast,unafraid spokespersons for LGBT rights.Hopefully it won't be too long before we don't have to fight for any rights which the heterosexual citizens of this planet simply take for granted! EQUALITY FOR ALL!
@awesomegays , Ok,so thanks for clarifying this for me. I've been a huge fan of Harvey Milk ever since 1st hearing of his activism & subsequent election as Councilman! I have the excellent dvd with Sean Penn as Milk,he gave a remarkable portrayal. I also saw a repeat of the documentary a few months back on British television.I was a teenager from '73 to '79 & found Milk to be a huge inspiration! Thanks for taking time o set me 'straight' about who Black is!
I love that Lance found love with Tom and they built their family with their son Robby. Stay shining Lance.
So interesting to read these few comments dating back five years (2011) - "I have no idea who this young man is,but he spoke so eloquently about such an important issue!" - knowing what we know today that Lance is such a beacon in the LGBT movement. I just watched "8: The Mormon Proposition" and was appalled by the way the Mormons took over Prop 8 - I had no idea. Everybody should watch this documentary and immediately after watch "The Case against 8" and of course TH-cam Lance's play "8" written on the transcripts from the case against 8. Brilliant work by and with the brilliant man that is Mr Dustin Lance Black!
I have no idea who this young man is,but he spoke so eloquently about such an important issue! Clearly he is a worthy recipient of the award,& this world sure needs vibrant,steadfast,unafraid spokespersons for LGBT rights.Hopefully it won't be too long before we don't have to fight for any rights which the heterosexual citizens of this planet simply take for granted! EQUALITY FOR ALL!
@awesomegays ,
Ok,so thanks for clarifying this for me. I've been a huge fan of Harvey Milk ever since 1st hearing of his activism & subsequent election as Councilman! I have the excellent dvd with Sean Penn as Milk,he gave a remarkable portrayal. I also saw a repeat of the documentary a few months back on British television.I was a teenager from '73 to '79 & found Milk to be a huge inspiration! Thanks for taking time o set me 'straight' about who Black is!
DLB