CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 49m · NR
How to Survive a Plague
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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.

Directed byDavid France

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
EN
Released
September 21, 2012
Revenue
$122,665
Studios
Impact PartnersDoc SocietyPublic Square Films

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Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Peter Staley

Peter Staley

Self

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

Self

Iris Long

Self

Bob Rafsky

Bob Rafsky

Self

Mark Harrington

Mark Harrington

Self

Anthony Fauci

Anthony Fauci

Self

David Barr

Self - Gay Rights Attorney

Jim Eigo

Self

Ann Northrop

Self - New York News Producer

Creative team
Directed by
David France
David France
Written by
Tyler H. Walk
Woody Richman
Produced by
Howard Gertler
David France
David France

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