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In 1993, a sexually transmitted epidemic rages across the country, and the totalitarian government rounds up those suspected of infection to be placed in quarantine and left to die. The oppressive measures, which include patrols of streets gangs looking for those infected, spark massive outrage-fueled protests. Soon a leader, Torch (Cuba Gooding Jr.), and a fiery fellow freedom fighter, Blue (Moira Kelly), unify the revolt to throw off the government's extreme measures.

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Todd Everett Variety Director-screenwriter Stephen Tolkin keeps the pace up while making commendable use of bombed-out Gotham locations. Mar 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Decent portrait of the early HIV epidemic in the US, but a lazy plot. So many holes you just have to guess what is going on. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Its a corny early 90s post apocalyptic dystopia thats accidentally about 2020. Grab a beer and enjoy the cheese. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member A heartfelt allegory that captures the spirit of rebellious optimism of the early 90s at the tail-end of the HIV crisis and the Reagan/Bush years. Has a low-rent off-Broadway feel but features genuinely charismatic performances by Moira Kelly and Cuba Gooding Jr in a production that works with what it has to good effect. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A reminder of how things might of been under a neo-NAZI regime during the height of the AIDS epidemic in the US. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Seriously a terrible movie, please don't waste your time! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent movie & cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stephen Tolkin

Director

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Torch

Moira Kelly

Blue

Omar Epps

Hunter

Martha Plimpton

Laurie

Alice Drummond

Anna
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Synopsis In 1993, a sexually transmitted epidemic rages across the country, and the totalitarian government rounds up those suspected of infection to be placed in quarantine and left to die. The oppressive measures, which include patrols of streets gangs looking for those infected, spark massive outrage-fueled protests. Soon a leader, Torch (Cuba Gooding Jr.), and a fiery fellow freedom fighter, Blue (Moira Kelly), unify the revolt to throw off the government's extreme measures.
Director
Stephen Tolkin
Production Co
Home Box Office (HBO)
Rating
R, TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
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