“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who always wanted to love another little boy. One day, he finally found that love and it was wonderful. You cry and you cry until you think you can’t cry anymore, and then you cry some more. Not only for yourself and Felix, but for all the little boys who finally found their other little boys they wanted all their lives now that we’re men."
Based on the broadway autobiographical play of the same name written by Larry Kramer. It tells the struggle of group of friends in New York in getting support from the government relating to AIDS epidemic as death toll escalates.
Firstly, I applaud Larry Kramer for winning the cause although I know that the fight is not over but because of him and other heroes we have come so far in terms of awareness and progress. Still a lot of work has to be done especially removing the HIV stigma.
Thanks to HBO for always supporting LGBT community and for taking this big step.
This Ryan Murphy helmed HBO production stars an ensemble cast (Mark Ruggalo,Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, etc.) guarantees an Emmy nod for their brilliant performances and the film itself.
There are a lot of emotions, cried bucket of tears not only because of the sadness and grief but more of the anger and rage. You can't help think if the government acted quickly, how many lives could've been saved?
As what Tommy eulogized, “Why are they letting us die? Why is no one helping us? And here’s the truth, here’s the answer. They just don’t like us.”
PS: The film was great but I think Angels in America will still be THAT film. You might be interested to watch "And The Band Played On".
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