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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$123K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David France
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler H. Walk, Woody Richman, David France
- Original Score
- Stuart Bogie, Luke O'Malley
- Original Title
- How to Survive a Plague
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $123K
- Production Studios
- Public Square Films, Ninety Thousand Words, Ted Snowdon Foundation, Impact Partners, Little Punk, Ford Foundation, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David France
Tyler H. Walk, Woody Richman, David France
Stuart Bogie, Luke O'Malley
Derek Wiesehahn
Dan Cogan, David France, Howard Gertler
Department Leadership Roster
David France
Director
David France
Producer
Derek Wiesehahn
Director of Photography
Tyler H. Walk
Writer
Howard Gertler
Producer
Woody Richman
Writer
David France
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Survive a Plague
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What is How to Survive a Plague about?
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.
Who directed How to Survive a Plague?
How to Survive a Plague was directed by David France.
Who stars in How to Survive a Plague?
The principal cast of How to Survive a Plague includes Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky, Mark Harrington.
When was How to Survive a Plague released and how long is it?
How to Survive a Plague was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did How to Survive a Plague make at the box office?
How to Survive a Plague grossed $123K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for How to Survive a Plague?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Survive a Plague was composed by Stuart Bogie, Luke O'Malley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Survive a Plague?
How to Survive a Plague holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).