𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟐)
𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | 𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞
𝐝𝐢𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
𝟏𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬

In recognition of World AIDS Day, 𝑉𝐹𝐼𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞, the Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary in 2013 that tells the riveting, untold story of the fearless activists who transformed the fight against AIDS. With no scientific training, this unlikely group infiltrated government agencies and pharmaceutical companies, fast-tracking groundbreaking treatments that saved millions of lives and turned a deadly epidemic into a manageable condition. Their pioneering efforts emptied hospital AIDS wards, reshaped healthcare activism, and ignited a global movement that continues to fight for access to life-saving treatments. As new challenges emerge, this powerful documentary serves as both a tribute to their legacy and a call to action for future generations.

Q&A follows the screening with activist and photographer Dana Scheurholtz, moderated by VFI Board Member Peter Serko.

Attendance to the screening is free, though donations to the Matthew Shepard Foundation are appreciated (but not required!): https://matthewshepard.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/matthewshepard/donation.jsp