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How to Survive a Plague

How to Survive a Plague

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How to Survive a Plague
  • Genres: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 2012-09-20
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (73 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $122,665
  • Production Companies: Public Square Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Ted Snowdon Foundation, Impact Partners, Little Punk, Ford Foundation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3136
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer

as Himself

Anthony Fauci

Anthony Fauci

as Himself

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

aidshivlgbtactivistgay historygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2012-09-20.

Who are the main actors in How to Survive a Plague?

The main cast includes Larry Kramer, Anthony Fauci, .

Where can I watch How to Survive a Plague online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if How to Survive a Plague is available.

Is How to Survive a Plague based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 73 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How to Survive a Plague?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $122,665 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How to Survive a Plague?

The soundtrack was composed by Public Square Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Ted Snowdon Foundation, Impact Partners, Little Punk, Ford Foundation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How to Survive a Plague filmed?

How to Survive a Plague was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How to Survive a Plague?

The total runtime of How to Survive a Plague is 109 minutes.

Is How to Survive a Plague suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How to Survive a Plague?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How to Survive a Plague.

Does How to Survive a Plague have a post-credit scene?

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