How to Survive a Plague

This powerful documentary chronicles the early years of the AIDS epidemic and the grassroots movement that emerged in response. It focuses on the efforts of activists from groups like ACT UP and TAG, who fought tirelessly for medical research and treatment access. Directed by David France, the film uses archival footage to capture the urgency and passion of the activists’ struggle. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.