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When AIDS Was Funny (2015): Cast

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When AIDS Was Funny is a 2015 documentary directed by Scott Calonico, starring Larry Speakes as White House Press Secretary / Self and Lester Kinsolving. It runs 8 minutes.

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When AIDS Was Funny (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Scott Calonico
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When AIDS Was Funny About?

The premise of When AIDS Was Funny without spoilers.

This documentary examines the response of the Reagan administration to the burgeoning AIDS epidemic. Archival footage from press conferences at the White House exposes a surprising lack of concern and, at times, dismissive attitudes toward the crisis and those affected. The film sheds light on a pivotal moment in history and the challenges of addressing a public health emergency.

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Cast & crew

When AIDS Was Funny Cast & Characters

Larry Speakes leads the cast as White House Press Secretary / Self, with Lester Kinsolving as Journalist Asking Questions / Self. Directed by Scott Calonico.

From the director

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One more film directed by Scott Calonico: Catwoman vs. the White House.

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FAQ

When AIDS Was Funny FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When AIDS Was Funny, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When AIDS Was Funny?

When AIDS Was Funny runs 8 minutes.

When was When AIDS Was Funny released?

When AIDS Was Funny was released on December 1, 2015.

Who directed When AIDS Was Funny?

When AIDS Was Funny was directed by Scott Calonico.

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Who is in the cast of When AIDS Was Funny?

When AIDS Was Funny stars Larry Speakes as White House Press Secretary / Self and Lester Kinsolving as Journalist Asking Questions / Self.

Does When AIDS Was Funny have a post-credit scene?

No. When AIDS Was Funny has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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