Voices from the Front
Synopsis
In New York City, a distraught activist confronts the mayor with a story of a friend who languished on a cot in an emergency room hallway for nine days, only to die 48 hours after leaving the hospital. In 1988, thousands of activists hold the Food and Drug Administration under siege, demanding speedier drug approval. In 1990 AIDS activists converge on the National Institute of Health, calling for a more equitable clinical trial system and expanded research into new drugs and treatment. Voices From the Front, the first feature-length documentary on AIDS activism in America, makes clear the emotional and political effects of community activism using the voices of those directly engaged. It is a powerful distillation of pictures and words from events organized to change public consciousness, expose the failure of the health care systems, and challenge government inaction and neglect concerning AIDS.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandra Elgear, Robyn Hutt, David Meieran
- Original Title
- Voices from the Front
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandra Elgear, Robyn Hutt, David Meieran
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Elgear
Director
Robyn Hutt
Director
David Meieran
Director
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What is Voices from the Front about?
In New York City, a distraught activist confronts the mayor with a story of a friend who languished on a cot in an emergency room hallway for nine days, only to die 48 hours after leaving the hospital. In 1988, thousands of activists hold the Food and Drug Administration under siege, demanding speedier drug approval. In 1990 AIDS activists converge on the National Institute of Health, calling for a more equitable clinical trial system and expanded research into new drugs and treatment. Voices From the Front, the first feature-length documentary on AIDS activism in America, makes clear the emotional and political effects of community activism using the voices of those directly engaged. It is a powerful distillation of pictures and words from events organized to change public consciousness, expose the failure of the health care systems, and challenge government inaction and neglect concerning AIDS.
Who directed Voices from the Front?
Voices from the Front was directed by Sandra Elgear, Robyn Hutt, David Meieran.
Who stars in Voices from the Front?
The principal cast of Voices from the Front includes Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Peter Staley.
When was Voices from the Front released and how long is it?
Voices from the Front was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.