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A book by David France, inspired by his documentary, that chronicles the grassroots movement of AIDS activists who fought for their lives and rights. Learn about the history, the science, the characters, and the impact of the AIDS epidemic and its activism.
- Synopsis
HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE is the story of two coalitions—ACT...
- Synopsis
A documentary film about the AIDS activist groups ACT UP and TAG and their fight for HIV/AIDS treatments and rights in the US. The film covers the history of the epidemic, the activists' protests, the FDA's response, and the breakthroughs in drug research.
How to Survive a Plague: Directed by David France. With Ed Koch, David Barr, Bob Rafsky, Jim Eigo. 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.
- (4.4K)
- Documentary, History, News
- David France
"How To Survive A Plague" is the untold story of the efforts that turned AIDS into a mostly manageable condition -- and... Oscar nominated for Best Documentary!
HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE is the story of the brave young men and women who successfully reversed the tide of an epidemic, demanded the attention of a fearful ...
- 2 min
- 376.6K
- IFC Films
Watch how ACT UP and TAG fought for justice and treatment during the AIDS epidemic in the US. See the archival footage, interviews, and testimonies of the heroes who changed history and saved lives.
- (80)
- Documentary, History, Drama, LGBTQ+
Watch how a group of young people, many of them HIV-positive, fought against the medical establishment and the government to turn AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. The film features archival footage, interviews, and testimonies of the radical warriors who made history.
