Matthew Modine
Dr. Don Francis
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A TV film based on a book about the AIDS epidemic and its political and scientific aspects. It follows the story of Dr. Don Francis, a CDC researcher, and Bill Kraus, an activist, as they face the challenges and controversies of the crisis.
Sep 11, 1993 · And the Band Played On: Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. With Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Patrick Bauchau, Nathalie Baye. The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic, and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
- (11K)
- Drama, History
- Roger Spottiswoode
- 1993-09-11
A 1987 book by Randy Shilts that chronicles the discovery and spread of HIV and AIDS in the US, with a focus on the gay community and the political response. The book is based on extensive investigative journalism and covers the period from 1977 to 1985, when Rock Hudson announced his diagnosis.
- Randy Shilts, Matthew Modine
- 1987
A TV movie about the early days of AIDS, starring Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Lily Tomlin and Richard Gere. Based on Randy Shilts' book, it depicts the struggle of a scientist to uncover the cause and cure of the disease.
- (12)
- Roger Spottiswoode
- PG-13
- Matthew Modine
Nov 27, 2007 · A masterpiece of investigative reporting that reveals how AIDS was ignored or denied by the most trusted institutions in the 80s. The book is a bestseller, a National Book Critics Circle nominee, and a movie adaptation.
A TV movie about the discovery and early fight against AIDS in the US, based on the book by Randy Shilts. It follows Dr. Don Francis, the gay community, and the rivalry between Gallo and Montagnier.
Watch Matthew Modine star in this medical thriller about a deadly epidemic and its cover-up. Buy or rent And the Band Played On on YouTube Movies & TV.
