Fire in the Blood
Originally released in 2013. Fire in the Blood is a documentary film. directed by Dylan Mohan Gray. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zackie Achmat, Peter Mugyenyi, and Bill Clinton
Synopsis
An intricate tale of "medicine, monopoly and malice", Fire in the Blood tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of the global south in the years after 1996 - causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths - and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back. Shot on four continents and including contributions from global figures such as Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Joseph Stiglitz, Fire in the Blood is the never-before-told true story of the remarkable coalition which came together to stop 'the crime of the century' and save millions of lives in the process.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire in the Blood about?
An intricate tale of "medicine, monopoly and malice", Fire in the Blood tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countri...
Who directed Fire in the Blood?
Fire in the Blood was directed by Dylan Mohan Gray.
How long is Fire in the Blood?
Fire in the Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Fire in the Blood released?
Fire in the Blood was released on September 6, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fire in the Blood?
The main cast of Fire in the Blood includes Zackie Achmat, Peter Mugyenyi, Bill Clinton, William Hurt, Desmond Tutu.