Movie

Positive

“The Gay Community's Response to AIDS”

★ 4.2(6)19901h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Release date: 1990-05-04
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
Part of: AIDS Trilogy

About Positive

Positive is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Rosa von Praunheim, starring Phil Zwickler, Larry Kramer and Michael Callen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Positive in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Phil Zwickler

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Larry Kramer

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Michael Callen

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Peter Staley

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Gary Eller

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Diamanda Galás

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Jay Corcoran

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John Finch

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Arnie Kantrowitz

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Ed Koch

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Mark Milano

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Ronald Reagan

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Positive in Israel?+

Positive is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Positive on Netflix?+

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How long is Positive?+

Positive has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Positive?+

Positive stars Phil Zwickler, Larry Kramer, Michael Callen, Peter Staley and Gary Eller.

When did Positive come out?+

Positive is a 1990 movie directed by Rosa von Praunheim.

What genre is Positive?+

Positive is Documentary film.

Who directed Positive?+

Positive was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.