Killing Patient Zero(2019)
The story of the AIDS epidemic and the man accused of starting it all.
Killing Patient Zero Synopsis
After the Stonewall riots and at the height of the gay liberation movement in America, an entire generation were busy celebrating their newfound emancipation, unaware of an impending epidemic. A disease that seemed determined to wipe out an entire generation of gay men, was largely ignored by politicians and the mainstream media. Gaetan Dugas was a French-Canadian flight attendant, who offered to help early scientific research into the origins of AIDS. An unfortunate series of events followed and he would be vilified as Patient Zero, the man who gave us AIDS.
Killing Patient Zero (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Laurie Lynd, released on July 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Gaétan Dugas, Fran Lebowitz, Ronald Reagan and Randy Shilts. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurie Lynd
- Writers:
- Laurie Lynd
- Producers:
- Corey Russell, Allan Weinrib
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Steinberg
- Production:
- Fadoo Productions
- Status:
- Released
Killing Patient Zero (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Killing Patient Zero before you stream it.
Killing Patient Zero Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gaétan Dugas
Gaétan Dugas
as Self (archive footage)
Fran Lebowitz
as Self
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
- Randy Shilts
Randy Shilts
as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Berkowitz
Richard Berkowitz
as Self
- Brian Freeman
Brian Freeman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Laurie Lynd, written by Laurie Lynd, produced by Corey Russell and Allan Weinrib.
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Killing Patient Zero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Killing Patient Zero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Killing Patient Zero online?
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Killing Patient Zero (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Killing Patient Zero?
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The main cast of Killing Patient Zero (2019) includes Gaétan Dugas, Fran Lebowitz, Ronald Reagan, Randy Shilts and Richard Berkowitz. The film was directed by Laurie Lynd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killing Patient Zero released?
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Killing Patient Zero was released on July 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Killing Patient Zero worth watching?
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Killing Patient Zero (2019) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Killing Patient Zero?
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