Positive
"The Gay Community's Response to AIDS"
Originally released in 1990. Positive is a documentary film. directed by Rosa von Praunheim. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Phil Zwickler, Larry Kramer, and Michael Callen
Synopsis
This film powerfully documents New York City's gay community's response to the AIDS crisis as they are forced to organize themselves after the government's failure to stem the epidemic. Activists who are interviewed include playwrite Larry Kramer, People With AIDS Coalition co-founder Michael Callen (who died of AIDS in 1994), New York filmmaker and journalist Phil Zwickler, as well as representatives from ACT-UP, Queer Nation and the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive about?
This film powerfully documents New York City's gay community's response to the AIDS crisis as they are forced to organize themselves after the government's failure to stem the epidemic. Activists w...
Who directed Positive?
Positive was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
How long is Positive?
Positive has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Positive released?
Positive was released on May 4, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Positive?
The main cast of Positive includes Phil Zwickler, Larry Kramer, Michael Callen, Peter Staley, Gary Eller.