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1. It's a Sin (2021)
TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The lives of a group of friends living in 1980s London are irreparably changed by the AIDS crisis.
Stars: Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Shaun Dooley, Omari Douglas
Votes: 36,943
2. The Normal Heart (2014 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 132 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the disease.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Jonathan Groff, Frank De Julio, William DeMeritt
Votes: 37,803
3. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
Unrated | 113 min | Documentary
Follows the life of artist Nan Goldin and the downfall of the Sackler family, the pharmaceutical dynasty who was greatly responsible for the opioid epidemic's unfathomable death toll.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Nan Goldin, David Velasco, Megan Kapler, Marina Berio
Votes: 7,820
4. American Swing (2008)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
Directors: Jon Hart, Mathew Kaufman | Stars: Bryce Britton, Irwin Corey, William Davidson, Dan Dorfman
Votes: 773 | Gross: $0.03M
5. Freddie Mercury - The Final Act (2021 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury's life and how, after his death, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS.
Director: James Rogan | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Queen
Votes: 1,204
6. Disco: Soundtrack of A Revolution (2023)
Documentary, History, Music
From the sweaty basement bars of 70s New York to the glittering peak of the global charts, how disco conquered the world - its origins, its triumphs, its fall and its legacy.
Stars: David Depino, Nicky Siano, Ana Matronic, Allen Roskoff
Votes: 56
7. I'm a Porn Star (2013)
TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A history of the gay porn industry, with four prolific on-camera performers interviewed about their work.
Director: Charlie David | Stars: Brent Everett, Colby Jansen, Johnny Rapid, Joshua Broome
Votes: 260
8. About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
'About Face' explores beauty and aging through the stories of the original supermodels: women, now between fifty and eighty years old, whose images defined our sense of beauty over the last... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Stars: Carmen Dell'Orefice, Isabella Rossellini, Jerry Hall, Christie Brinkley
Votes: 664
9. Looking After Jo Jo (1998)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set on an Edinburgh council estate in the bleak 1980's rising drug dealer Jo-Jo McCann is hellbent on gaining money and power at all costs.
Stars: Robert Carlyle, Michael Stewart, Craig Moncur, Kathryn Howden
Votes: 376
10. Howard (2018)
TV-PG | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of songwriter Howard Ashman who penned the lyrics for Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast before he died of AIDS at the height of the AIDS crisis in 1991.
Director: Don Hahn | Stars: Don Hahn, Sarah Gillespie, Shirley Ashman, Howard Ashman
Votes: 1,466
11. The Universe of Keith Haring (2008)
90 min | Documentary
A portrait of New York artist Keith Haring.
Director: Christina Clausen | Stars: Fab 5 Freddy, Jeffrey Deitch, Julia Gruen, Kim Hastreiter
Votes: 471
12. City in Panic (1986)
85 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller
A detective teams up with a talk-show host to take down a homophobic serial killer on the streets of Toronto.
Director: Robert Bouvier | Stars: David Christopher Adamson, Lee Ann Nestegard, Edward Chester, Peter Roberts
Votes: 256
13. One Peace at a Time (2009)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary
Filmed in 20 countries, with the insights of Nobel Laureates: Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize), Steve Chu (Nobel Prize Physics and President Obama's Secretary of Energy) & Desmond Tutu (... See full summary »
Director: Turk Pipkin | Stars: Donna Berber, Philip Berber, Caroline Boudreaux, Steve Chu
Votes: 71 | Gross: $0.01M
14. Life and Death on the A-List (1996)
Unrated | 50 min | Documentary
A look at the life and death of Tom McBride, All-American Boy, A-List gay, and an early victim of the AIDS epidemic.
Director: Jay Corcoran | Stars: Katherine Grubb, Patrick Kerr, Marcia Lippman, Anne McBride
Votes: 53
15. Red Ribbons of Love (2023)
15 min | Documentary, Short
A document of the 30-year history of the red AIDS ribbons on the tower of Hollywood United Methodist Church that were placed at the height of the AIDS crisis, signaling that all are welcome in this place no matter who you love.
Director: Pauley Perrette | Stars: Pauley Perrette, Ed Hansen, Ignacio Castuera, Elizabeth Pitman
16. AIDS Inc. (2007 Video)
120 min | Documentary
AIDS, Inc. is a film about the multi-billion dollar AIDS industry, and how it profits from continuing fears and misconceptions about the disease. While AIDS grabs the headlines and raises ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Null | Stars: Peter Duesberg, Robert Gallo, Kary B. Mullis, Gary Null
Votes: 38
17. Magic '85 (2017)
25 min | Short, Drama
Gabriel helps Trevor to a conscious death during the height of the AIDS epidemic in Los Angeles in 1985.
Director: Annika Kurnick | Stars: Charles Baker, Andy Bean, Halasius Bradford, Charles Cantrell
Votes: 8
18. Am Rande - Sechs Kapitel über AIDS in der Ukraine (2006)
105 min | Documentary
One percent of the Ukrainian population is HIV-infected, that is half a million people. In this documentary, a follow-up to "AIDS in Odessa" (2004), the filmmakers embark on a journey ... See full summary »
Director: Karsten Hein | Star: Patrick von Blume
19. The ADS Epidemic (1987)
5 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
Director: John Greyson | Stars: Colin Campbell, Neil Campbell, Jean-François Lacasse, Leena Raudvee
21.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
God's Work
(1987)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The good son of a crime boss returns to Miami for some reason. Castillo fears he's there to take over the business but the tragic truth surprises him. A caring priest related to the criminal and Castillo's close friend is soon murdered.
Director: Jan Eliasberg | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 328
22.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
In This White House
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
After a Republican commentator trounces Sam on television, President Bartlett decides to hire her over the objections of the staff. Josh and Toby mediate a conference between U.S. drug ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,199
23.
Why Didn't They Laugh? (2018– )
Finding Logos with E. Michael Jones
(2019 Podcast Episode)
Comedy, News
Stars: Owen Benjamin, E. Michael Jones
24.
Pose (2018–2021)
Episode:
On the Run
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama
1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide at Roosevelt hospital alongside her new love, Christopher. But Blanca's history with a new ... See full summary »
Director: Janet Mock | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore
Votes: 650
25.
Project Runway Canada (2007– )
Episode:
Keep a Child Alive
(2007)
Reality-TV
Since Iman is the worldwide ambassador of the charity Keep a Child Alive, the designers are to make a high-quality dress that will be auctioned off to raise funds for the organization.
Directors: D'Arcy Butler, Dave Russell | Stars: Iman, Brian Bailey, Shawn Hewson, Rita Silvan
26.
Crime Scene (2021– )
Episode:
End of an Era
(2021)
TV-MA | 51 min
Days after a woman's harrowing escape, NJ police build a case. NYC officers connect the dots as trophies come to light. A daughter looks for closure.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Vernon Geberth, Rod Leith, Peter Vronsky, Malcolm Reiman
Votes: 260
27.
Fauci Unmasked (2022)
Episode:
The Trial Run
(2022)
20 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
We all know Fauci as the man, the expert, and "the science" overseeing the response to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, he was also the leading voice on the AIDS crisis in the 80s - and ... See full summary »
Directors: Roman Dent, Patrick Kennedy | Stars: Michael J. Knowles, Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Anthony Fauci
Votes: 49
28.
Kun Suomi muuttui - levottomat ajat 1961-1981 (2023–2024)
Episode:
Uuteen liitoon 1980-1981
(2024)
28 min | Documentary, History
Directors: Tommi Häkkinen, Antti Seppänen | Stars: Antti Seppänen, Jari Tervo, Tapio Bergholm, Markku Pölönen