How to Survive a Plague

"Chronicling the pivotal efforts of two prominent activist groups, ACT UP and TAG, this film delves into their transformative fight against AIDS. In the early years of the epidemic, when a diagnosis was tantamount to a death sentence, these organizations emerged as trailblazers in advocating for life-saving treatments. Remarkably, their members lacked scientific training yet managed to disrupt established norms and collaborate with researchers, ultimately expediting the discovery and approval of groundbreaking medications. Their relentless dedication not only saved countless lives but also forever changed how society approaches medical research and activism."