The Battle of Amfar
Synopsis
When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they did. Dr. Mathilde Krim and Elizabeth Taylor joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. The fight against HIV has never been the same. The Perfect Host reveals how two powerful and very different women came together, and what their combined efforts achieved. With passion and wit, Taylor wielded celebrity as a weapon against government indifference while Krim's commitment to science ensured support for the most promising research areas. Today, the only man cured of AIDS can thank research championed by Mathilde Krim. Visually dazzling and emotionally compelling, this story offers a surprising perspective on the still ongoing fight against AIDS.
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TCFF 2013 Official Selection: The Battle of amfAR
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
- Original Title
- The Battle of Amfar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
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Rob Epstein
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Jeffrey Friedman
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What is The Battle of Amfar about?
When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they did. Dr. Mathilde Krim and Elizabeth Taylor joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. The fight against HIV has never been the same. The Perfect Host reveals how two powerful and very different women came together, and what their combined efforts achieved. With passion and wit, Taylor wielded celebrity as a weapon against government indifference while Krim's commitment to science ensured support for the most promising research areas. Today, the only man cured of AIDS can thank research championed by Mathilde Krim. Visually dazzling and emotionally compelling, this story offers a surprising perspective on the still ongoing fight against AIDS.
Who directed The Battle of Amfar?
The Battle of Amfar was directed by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman.
Who stars in The Battle of Amfar?
The principal cast of The Battle of Amfar includes Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone, Mathilde Krim, Woody Allen.
When was The Battle of Amfar released and how long is it?
The Battle of Amfar was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 40m.