How to Survive a Plague (2012)

09/21/2012 (US) • Documentary, History • 1h 49m

Overview

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.

How to Survive a Plague (2012)

09/21/2012 (US) • 1h 49m

Documentary, History

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$122,665.00

Keywords

aids

hiv

lgbt

activist

gay history

gay theme

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