The Origins of AIDS (2004)
Did scientists inadvertently caused the AIDS epidemic?
While AIDS may be one of the most feared diseases of modern times, there is still a degree of scientific debate over the subject of just how the disease originated, and how the first cases spread. Two filmmakers explore a controversial theory about the beginnings of the disease. Using interviews, newsreel footage, and documented research experiments, The Origin of AIDS examines how a combination of benevolence, careless lab procedures, and the need of a desperate few to cover their tracks could have led to one of the most serious pandemics of the 20th century.
Director: Peter Chappell, Catherine Peix Eyrolle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: May 2, 2004
Cast
- Tom Curtis - Self - Rolling Stone journalist
- Cecil Fox - Self - (as Dr. Cecil Fox)
- Simon Wain-Hobson - Self - (as Dr. Simon Wain-Hobson)
- John Martin - Self - former FDA scientist
- Edward Hooper - Self - Author
- Joseph Vandepitte - Self - (as Dr. Joseph Vandepitte)
Screenplay
Music: Philip Glass
Country: Canada, Belgium, France, Spain, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Origins of AIDS about?
- While AIDS may be one of the most feared diseases of modern times, there is still a degree of scientific debate over the subject of just how the disease originated, and how the first cases spread. Two filmmakers explore a controversial theory about the beginnings of the disease. Using interviews, newsreel footage, and documented research experiments, The Origin of AIDS examines how a combination of benevolence, careless lab procedures, and the need of a desperate few to cover their tracks could have led to one of the most serious pandemics of the 20th century.
- Who directed The Origins of AIDS?
- The Origins of AIDS was directed by Peter Chappell, Catherine Peix Eyrolle.
- Who stars in The Origins of AIDS?
- The Origins of AIDS stars Tom Curtis, Cecil Fox, Simon Wain-Hobson, John Martin, Edward Hooper, Joseph Vandepitte.
- How long is The Origins of AIDS?
- The Origins of AIDS has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Origins of AIDS?
- The Origins of AIDS is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Origins of AIDS produced?
- The Origins of AIDS was produced in Canada, Belgium, France, Spain, United Kingdom.