Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

Milk

This 2008 biopic cast Sean Penn to act out the highlights of Harvey Milk's career. Milk was one of the first openly gay politicians in America, and he took office during the 1970s. Milk felt empowered by the counterculture movement in the 1960s to become a politician and activist who fought against the injustices in America. 

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The More You Know

  • 27,000 tress are cut down every day to become toilet paper.
  • There are more than 24 time zones around the world.
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  • There are more twins now than ever before.
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