Movies and TvShows featuring "act-up" theme.

After Stonewall is a documentary that explores the historical events and milestones of the LGBTQ+ rights movement following the Stonewall Riots, including the formation of advocacy groups, the fight for equal rights, and the impact of the AIDS crisis.

BPM (Beats per Minute) is a drama set in 1990s Paris, where a group of activists from the organization ACT UP fight for the rights and recognition of people affected by AIDS. The film follows their struggles, demonstrations, and personal relationships in the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt is a documentary that explores the devastating impact of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s. The film highlights the experiences of individuals affected by the disease, including those who have lost loved ones, and the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt as a way to honor and remember those who have died. Through interviews, archive footage, and news footage, Common Threads offers a poignant look at the epidemic and its lasting impact.

Jeanne, a free-spirited woman, falls in love with a perfect guy but their relationship is challenged by societal prejudices and the fear of death due to AIDS. They navigate through activism, hospital visits, and the loss of loved ones, all while exploring their own fears and desires.

How to Survive a Plague is a documentary that depicts the early years of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and the emergence of activist groups like ACT UP and TAG. The film showcases the efforts made by these groups to raise awareness, fight for better treatment, and bring about change. It also highlights the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the discrimination and homophobia they encountered during this time.

Born in 68 (2008) is a movie that tells the story of love, activism, and social change during the iconic student protests in 1968 France. The film explores the lives of a group of friends who navigate their personal relationships and beliefs while being swept up in the larger societal movements of the time.

A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.

Vito is a documentary film that tells the story of Vito Russo, a leading gay activist and film historian. The film explores his life in the 1960s and 1970s, his involvement in the Stonewall Riots, and his activism for gay rights and AIDS awareness. Through interviews, archival footage, and film clips, Vito's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the film industry is examined.

Zero Patience is a musical film that explores the AIDS epidemic in Toronto through a unique and unconventional lens. With a mix of historical figures, science fiction elements, and queer themes, the movie tells the story of a gay protagonist who embarks on a journey to prove that AIDS originated from a ghost, challenging the conventional wisdom of the time. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences, including a visit to a gay sauna and a passionate act-up community. The film offers a thought-provoking and entertaining look into the complexities of the epidemic and the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community during that time.

Follow the incredible journey of Connie Norman, a transgender woman who found her voice and became a prominent activist during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This documentary showcases her fearless activism, shedding light on the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the power of activism in creating change.

Cinéma Vérité documentary of ACT UP New York's and WHAM!'s December 10, 1989 action at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City

What started as a singular conversation with Patrick O'Connell, Founder of Visual AIDS, about bringing the red ribbon to the world, grew into a symphony of New York City artist voices sharing their passion, compassion, pain, and strength in the face of AIDS. For the first time they collectively impart their journey into why we act and why we love. This is the story of how they responded.

A look at Nicole Betancourt's video diary about her father, Jeff Betancourt, which chronicles the last year of his life before he died of AIDS.