United in Anger: A History of ACT UP
Synopsis
United in Anger: A History of ACT UP is an inspiring documentary about the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the epidemic. Utilizing oral histories of members of ACT UP, as well as rare archival footage, the film depicts the efforts of ACT UP as it battles corporate greed, social indifference, and government negligence.
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United in Anger Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →David Barr
Self
Ken Bing
Self
Gregg Bordowitz
Self
Jim Eigo
Self
Avram Finklestein
Self
Tom Kalin
Self
Larry Kramer
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Moore
Self
Michael Nesline
Self
Ann Northrop
Self - ACT UP - New York
Michael Petrelis
Self
Vito Russo
Self - Writer (archive footage)
Michelangelo Signorile
Self
Peter Staley
Self - ACT UP
Tom Brokaw
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Hubbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Cotterill, Jim Hubbard
- Original Title
- United in Anger: A History of ACT UP
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Ford Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Hubbard
Ali Cotterill, Jim Hubbard
Ali Cotterill
Sarah Schulman
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Cotterill
Writer
Jim Hubbard
Director
Jim Hubbard
Writer
Sarah Schulman
Producer
Ali Cotterill
Editor
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What is United in Anger: A History of ACT UP about?
United in Anger: A History of ACT UP is an inspiring documentary about the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the epidemic. Utilizing oral histories of members of ACT UP, as well as rare archival footage, the film depicts the efforts of ACT UP as it battles corporate greed, social indifference, and government negligence.
Who directed United in Anger: A History of ACT UP?
United in Anger: A History of ACT UP was directed by Jim Hubbard.
Who stars in United in Anger: A History of ACT UP?
The principal cast of United in Anger: A History of ACT UP includes David Barr, Ken Bing, Gregg Bordowitz, Jim Eigo, Avram Finklestein.
When was United in Anger: A History of ACT UP released and how long is it?
United in Anger: A History of ACT UP was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.