Beat Goes On
Originally released in 2019. Beat Goes On is a documentary film. directed by Shanti Avirgan. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Beat Goes On is an impressionistic portrait of the activist Keith Cylar (1958–2004), co-founder of Housing Works and a central figure in the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power (ACT UP) NY. Cylar spoke clearly, frequently and with moral force about the struggles of people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City, many of whom were impoverished and struggling with multiple social and medical problems. His openness about his own drug use and the centrality of the fight against the criminalization of drugs for AIDS activism make Cylar's legacy especially resonant and relevant at this time. Commissioned by Visual AIDS in 2019 as part of STILL BEGINNING, a program of seven short videos responding to the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Goldcrest Films NYC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beat Goes On about?
Beat Goes On is an impressionistic portrait of the activist Keith Cylar (1958–2004), co-founder of Housing Works and a central figure in the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power (ACT UP) NY. Cylar spo...
Who directed Beat Goes On?
Beat Goes On was directed by Shanti Avirgan.
How long is Beat Goes On?
Beat Goes On has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Beat Goes On released?
Beat Goes On was released on December 1, 2019 in theaters.