Film Screening: How to Survive a Plague
ACT ON Pride by Rockland Pride Center invites you to a screening of How to Survive a Plague, a powerful documentary that tells the story of grassroots activists during the HIV and AIDS crisis who organized, disrupted systems, and demanded life saving treatment when the government failed them. It’s a story of urgency, courage, and the power of community to create change in the face of neglect and injustice.
While the film does not capture the full story of HIV and AIDS activism, especially the voices and leadership of many communities who were also on the frontlines, it remains a powerful reminder of what is possible when people come together, organize, and refuse to be ignored.
As we navigate today’s political climate with rising attacks on LGBTQ communities, restrictions on healthcare, and ongoing stigma, this film calls us to act. It reminds us that progress requires collective power and that we must continue to organize, hold our elected officials accountable, and demand they do what is right for our communities.
