Larry Kramer In Love & Anger

A stirring, sobering portrait of furious activism and loss, equal parts anger and elegy.

Directed by

Jean Carlomusto

Genres

History, Documentary

Starring

Larry Kramer, John Cameron Mitchell, Vito Russo

Tagline

He took on a cause and inspired a revolution

Overview

From the onset of the AIDS epidemic, author Larry Kramer emerged as a fiery activist, an Old Testament-style prophet full of righteous fury who denounced both the willful inaction of the government and the refusal of the gay community to curb potentially risky behaviors. Co-founder of both organization Gay Men's Health Crisis and the direct action protest group ACT UP, Kramer was vilified by some who saw his criticism to be an expression of self-hatred, while lionized by others who credit him with waking up the gay community — and, eventually, the government and medical establishment — to the devastation of the disease.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, identity, justice, grief

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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