The Battle of Amfar
Watch TrailerWhen 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2013 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Rob Epstein |
| Runtime | 40 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.4/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative around the compelling contrast between two formidable women, whose combined forces of glamour and rigorous science changed the course of a pandemic. It relies on powerful archival footage and interviews to explore how private determination can confront public indifference.
What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for an alliance that redefined celebrity activism and a clearer vision of the ongoing fight. The story is a testament to the impact of unwavering commitment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Rob Epstein
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