
Dare to Live
The story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof and his battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies after being diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986, and his search for alternative treatments that helped established a way in which fellow HIV-positive people could join for access to his supplies.
MPAA: Rated R for pervasive language, some strong sexual content, nudity and drug use
Principal Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

After an accident lands him in the hospital, Ron is told by doctors that he has contracted HIV, much to his disbelief.
Themes: Disease, Disbelief, Health, Denial, Mortality, Death, Incredulous, Machismo, Consequences
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A Dallas hospital is approached by a Big Pharma rep about fast-tracking human trials on a new drug treatment for HIV.
Themes: Disease, Health, Cure, Treatment, Ethics, Business, Greed, Science, Experiment
1:50
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Ron is refused the sale of the untested drug AZT and given no assistance about unapproved overseas treatments for his HIV treatment by his doctor.
Themes: Disease, Health, Cure, Treatment, Humanity, Bureaucracy, Mortality, Death, Desperation
2:19
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After accepting the terminal nature of his condition and devoting his remaining time to helping others with HIV, Ron wishes that he could do more with his life.
Themes: Life, Mortality, Humanity, Significance, Meaning, Regret, Purpose, Self-Realization
1:57
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