5B(2018)
When people were consumed by fear, a few heroes showed the world the power of human touch
5B Synopsis
At the heart of the HIV/AIDS crisis and widespread hysteria, a single number and letter designated a ward on the fifth floor of San Francisco General Hospital, the first in the country designed specifically to deal with AIDS patients. The unit's nurses' emphasis on humanity and consideration of holistic well-being was a small miracle amidst a devastating crisis and the ensuing panic about risk and infection.
5B (2018) is a documentary film directed by Dan Krauss, released on November 4, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Alison Moed, Mary Magee, Sasha Cutler and Cliff Morrison. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Dan Krauss
- Producers:
- Rupert Maconick, Dan Krauss, Brendan Gaul
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Eckmann
- Production:
- UM Studios — Universal McCann
- Status:
- Released
5B Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alison Moed
Alison Moed
as Herself
- Mary Magee
Mary Magee
as Herself
- Sasha Cutler
Sasha Cutler
as Himself
- Cliff Morrison
Cliff Morrison
as Himself
- David Denmark
David Denmark
as Himself
- Guy Vandenberg
Guy Vandenberg
as Himself
Richard Locke
as Himself
- Lorraine Day
Lorraine Day
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Dan Krauss, produced by Rupert Maconick, Dan Krauss and Brendan Gaul.
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5B Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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5B – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 5B online?
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5B (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 5B?
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The main cast of 5B (2018) includes Alison Moed, Mary Magee, Sasha Cutler, Cliff Morrison and David Denmark. The film was directed by Dan Krauss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 5B released?
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5B was released on November 4, 2018 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is 5B worth watching?
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5B (2018) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.