A quote by the screenwriter of Milk

"If Harvey had been alive today, I think he'd want me to say to all the gay and lesbian kids out there that have been told that they are less than by their churches, their government or their families that they are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value and no matter what anyone tells you, God does love you and that very soon I promise you, you will have equal rights, federally, across this great nation of ours." - Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, accepting his Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay