The Times Of Harvey Milk (1984) Synopsis The development of political activism on the part of San Francisco homosexuals is the underlying subject of this documentary, which chronicles the political life and assassination of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, who was killed by colleague Dan White on November 22, 1978. The then mayor of the city, George Moscone, was also killed. The film documents the murders and the subsequent trial and the resulting effect on the gay community. 1985: Oscar: Best Documentary. Rankings Position #36 Best LGTBIQ+ Productions Awards 1985: Oscar: Best Documentary 1985: Sundance: Special Jury Prize 1984: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Documentary 1984: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Documentary