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Thousands of activists besieged the Food and Drug Administration in 1988, demanding faster drug approval during the HIV/AIDS crisis.

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  • Meet Larry Kramer and Vito Russo in their activism.
  • See the impact of ACT UP and Queer Nation.
  • Find out about the Teddy Award-winning films.

Did You Know

  • Voices from the Front premiered at the WorldFest-Houston in 1991.
  • The film won the Teddy Award at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival in 1992.
  • It features prominent activists like Larry Kramer and Vito Russo.
  • The documentary was directed by Robyn Hutt, Sandra Elgear, and David Meieran.

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LGBTQ activismHIV/AIDS historyDocumentary enthusiasts
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Who directed the documentary Voices from the Front?

Voices from the Front was directed by Robyn Hutt, Sandra Elgear, and David Meieran.

What award did Voices from the Front win at the Berlin International Film Festival?

At the Berlin International Film Festival, Voices from the Front won the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary film.

When was Voices from the Front commercially released?

Voices from the Front was commercially released in June 1992.

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