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How to Survive a Plague poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.2 / 100
2012·Documentary / History / News·1h 49m

HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE

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.

Above the Line
David France·DirectorTyler H. Walk·WriterWoody Richman·WriterDerek Wiesehahn·Director of PhotographyLuke O'Malley·Music
Cast
Peter Staley·SelfLarry Kramer·SelfIris Long·SelfBob Rafsky·SelfMark Harrington·SelfAnthony Fauci·Self
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
David France·Director
Writing· 3
Tyler H. Walk·WriterWoody Richman·WriterDavid France·Writer
Camera· 1
Derek Wiesehahn·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 5
Luke O'Malley·MusicStuart Bogie·MusicLora Hirschberg·Sound Re-Recording MixerLora Hirschberg·Sound EditorLora Hirschberg·Sound Mixer
Production· 3
Dan Cogan·Executive ProducerHoward Gertler·ProducerDavid France·Producer
By the Numbers
83.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$123K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
#FF0000
Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

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Key Elements
Paper Cutout Figures
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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