Killing Patient Zero
"The story of the AIDS epidemic and the man accused of starting it all."
Originally released in 2019. Killing Patient Zero is a documentary/history film. directed by Laurie Lynd.
Starring Gaétan Dugas, Fran Lebowitz, and Ronald Reagan
Synopsis
After the Stonewall riots and at the height of the gay liberation movement in America, an entire generation were busy celebrating their newfound emancipation, unaware of an impending epidemic. A disease that seemed determined to wipe out an entire generation of gay men, was largely ignored by politicians and the mainstream media. Gaetan Dugas was a French-Canadian flight attendant, who offered to help early scientific research into the origins of AIDS. An unfortunate series of events followed and he would be vilified as Patient Zero, the man who gave us AIDS.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fadoo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killing Patient Zero about?
After the Stonewall riots and at the height of the gay liberation movement in America, an entire generation were busy celebrating their newfound emancipation, unaware of an impending epidemic. A di...
Who directed Killing Patient Zero?
Killing Patient Zero was directed by Laurie Lynd.
How long is Killing Patient Zero?
Killing Patient Zero has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Killing Patient Zero released?
Killing Patient Zero was released on July 26, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Killing Patient Zero?
The main cast of Killing Patient Zero includes Gaétan Dugas, Fran Lebowitz, Ronald Reagan, Randy Shilts, Richard Berkowitz.