How to Survive a Plague(2012)
How to Survive a Plague Synopsis
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) is a documentary and history film directed by David France, released on September 21, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long and Bob Rafsky. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- David France
- Writers:
- Tyler H. Walk, Woody Richman, David France
- Producers:
- David France, Howard Gertler
- Cinematographer:
- Derek Wiesehahn
- Production:
- Public Square Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Ted Snowdon Foundation, Impact Partners, Little Punk, Ford Foundation, Doc Society
- Revenue:
- $122,665
- Status:
- Released
How to Survive a Plague (2012) Trailer
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How to Survive a Plague Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Staley
as Self
Larry Kramer
as Self
- Iris Long
Iris Long
as Self
Bob Rafsky
as Self
Mark Harrington
as Self
Anthony Fauci
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David France, written by Tyler H. Walk, Woody Richman and David France, produced by David France and Howard Gertler.
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How to Survive a Plague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 81 ratings.
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How to Survive a Plague – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How to Survive a Plague online?
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How to Survive a Plague (2012) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in How to Survive a Plague?
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The main cast of How to Survive a Plague (2012) includes Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky and Mark Harrington. The film was directed by David France. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How to Survive a Plague released?
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How to Survive a Plague was released on September 21, 2012 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is How to Survive a Plague worth watching?
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How to Survive a Plague (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 81 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 How to Survive a Plague?
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