How to Survive a Plague (2012): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: How to Survive a Plague
Director: David France
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2012
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky, Mark Harrington

What How to Survive a Plague Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is How to Survive a Plague?

How to Survive a Plague runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did How to Survive a Plague come out?

How to Survive a Plague was released in 2012.

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?

How to Survive a Plague stars Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky.

What is How to Survive a Plague's rating?

How to Survive a Plague holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.