Author, activist and playwright Larry Kramer was a political firebrand who gave voice to the outrage and grief that inspired a generation of gay men and lesbians to fight for their lives. This pioneering activist co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), where his calls for direct action protest amde AIDS a national issue, forever changing public health policy. Read More.
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The author, playwright, screenwriter and AIDS activist passed away May 27 at the age of 84. In this short clip from the film's red carpet premiere, Kramer along with his friends and colleagues speak about his life's work and legacy.

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