How to Survive a Plague

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

David France

Featured Cast

Peter Staley

Self

Larry Kramer

Self

Iris Long

Self

Bob Rafsky

Self

Mark Harrington

Self

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