Larry Kramer in Love and Anger

"He took on a cause and inspired a revolution"

Jan 23 2015 Not Rated 1h 22m
Biography, Documentary, History

From the onset of the AIDS epidemic, author Larry Kramer emerged as a fiery activist, an Old Testament-style prophet full of righteous fury who denounced both the willful inaction of the government and the refusal of the gay community to curb potentially risky behaviors. Co-founder of both organization Gay Men's Health Crisis and the direct action protest group ACT UP, Kramer was vilified by some who saw his criticism to be an expression of self-hatred, while lionized by others who credit him with waking up the gay community — and, eventually, the government and medical establishment — to the devastation of the disease.

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Larry Kramer in Love and Anger is a feature-length documentary about the legendary author, activist and playwright, Larry Kramer. It is an in-depth 'warts and all' portrait of one of the most important and controversial figures in contemporary gay America, a political firebrand who gave voice to the outrage and grief that inspired a generation of gay men and lesbians to fight for their lives. He's a complicated man, who, at 78, still commands our attention.

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Directed by

Jean Carlomusto

Cast

Ellen Barkin, Alan Bates, Anthony Fauci

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Production Companies

HBO

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Trailers
Larry Kramer In Love & Anger (HBO Documentary Films)
Featurettes
AFI DOCS 2015 Interview: LARRY KRAMER IN LOVE & ANGER directors Jean Carlomusto and Shanti Avirgan
The Buzz: Larry Kramer In Love & Anger Premiere (HBO)
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7.7 out of 10
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