How to Survive a Plague

Nov 8 2013 Not Rated 1h 50m
Documentary, History, News

A story of two coalitions – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Despite having no scientific training, these self-made activists infiltrated the pharmaceutical industry and helped identify promising new drugs, moving them from experimental trials to patients in record time.

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Plot

The story of two coalitions -- ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) -- whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.

Written by

David France, Woody Richman, Tyler H. Walk

Directed by

David France

Cast

Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Ted Snowdon Foundation, Ninety Thousand Words, Public Square Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 21 nominations total

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