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How to Survive a Plague

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2012 · 109 min Documentary History
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 2012
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, History
Director David France
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (78 votes)

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How to Survive a Plague has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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