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How to Survive a Plague

NR20121h 49mDavid France
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 86

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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.

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What is How to Survive a Plague (2012) about?

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.

Who stars in How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague stars Peter Staley (Self), Larry Kramer (Self), Iris Long (Self), Bob Rafsky (Self), Mark Harrington (Self). The film was directed by David France.

How long is How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated NR.

Is How to Survive a Plague worth watching?

How to Survive a Plague holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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