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Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black (born June 10, 1974) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and LGBT rights activist. He is known for writing the film Milk, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009. He has also subsequently written the screenplays for the film J. Edgar and the 2022 crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven.

Known for

Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
2022 • Self
The Spark: The Origins of Pride
The Spark: The Origins of Pride
2019 • Self
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
2018 • Self
When We Rise: The People Behind The Story
When We Rise: The People Behind The Story
2017
The Case Against 8
The Case Against 8
2014 • Self
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
2014 • Self
The Out List
The Out List
2013 • Himself
8
8
2012 • Self

Full filmography

The Out List
The Out List
2013 • Himself
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8
8
2012 • Self
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Milk
Milk
2008 • Castro Clone
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Dustin Lance Black – Biography, Known For & Filmography