Voices from the Front (1992)
In New York City, a distraught activist confronts the mayor with a story of a friend who languished on a cot in an emergency room hallway for nine days, only to die 48 hours after leaving the hospital. In 1988, thousands of activists hold the Food and Drug Administration under siege, demanding speedier drug approval. In 1990 AIDS activists converge on the National Institute of Health, calling for a more equitable clinical trial system and expanded research into new drugs and treatment. Voices From the Front, the first feature-length documentary on AIDS activism in America, makes clear the emotional and political effects of community activism using the voices of those directly engaged. It is a powerful distillation of pictures and words from events organized to change public consciousness, expose the failure of the health care systems, and challenge government inaction and neglect concerning AIDS.
Cast
- Vito Russo - Himself
- Larry Kramer - Himself
- Peter Staley - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Voices from the Front about?
- In New York City, a distraught activist confronts the mayor with a story of a friend who languished on a cot in an emergency room hallway for nine days, only to die 48 hours after leaving the hospital. In 1988, thousands of activists hold the Food and Drug Administration under siege, demanding speedier drug approval. In 1990 AIDS activists converge on the National Institute of Health, calling for a more equitable clinical trial system and expanded research into new drugs and treatment. Voices From the Front, the first feature-length documentary on AIDS activism in America, makes clear the emotional and political effects of community activism using the voices of those directly engaged. It is a powerful distillation of pictures and words from events organized to change public consciousness, expose the failure of the health care systems, and challenge government inaction and neglect concerning AIDS.
- Who directed Voices from the Front?
- Voices from the Front was directed by Sandra Elgear, Robyn Hutt, David Meieran.
- Who stars in Voices from the Front?
- Voices from the Front stars Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Peter Staley.
- How long is Voices from the Front?
- Voices from the Front has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Voices from the Front?
- Voices from the Front is a Documentary film.
- Where was Voices from the Front produced?
- Voices from the Front was produced in United States of America.