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Dustin Lance Black
Born 1974-06-10Sacramento, California, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Mama's BoySelfThe Spark: The Origins of PrideSelfThe Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to FreedomSelfWhen We Rise: The People Behind The StoryRoleThe Case Against 8SelfCompared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney FrankSelfThe Out ListHimself8SelfHollywood to DollywoodSelfIllegal LoveSelf8: The Mormon PropositionNarratorMilkCastro CloneThe Singing ForestBillOn the BusSelf