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What is Testing the Limits: NYC about?

Testing the Limits: NYC is a documentary. New York City streets filled with activists in 1987 became a battleground for voices demanding action on the AIDS crisis. Groups protested against the Ronald Reagan administration's handling of the epidemic, chanting slogans like "Test drugs, not people" and "Educate, don't isolate." They condemned mandatory testing as discriminatory and called for increased research and educational efforts regarding HIV/AIDS. Shot by the Testing the Limits Collective, this 30-minute documentary captures the early struggles against federal inaction during a critical time in public health.

When was Testing the Limits: NYC released?

Testing the Limits: NYC was released in 1989.

How long is Testing the Limits: NYC?

Testing the Limits: NYC has a runtime of 30 minutes.

What genre is Testing the Limits: NYC?

Testing the Limits: NYC is classified as Politics, Crime.