Fire in the Blood (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Fire in the Blood is a documentary film directed by Dylan Mohan Gray, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. An intricate tale of "medicine, monopoly and malice", Fire in the Blood tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of the global south in the years after 1996 - causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths - and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back. Shot on four continents and including contributions from global figures such as Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Joseph Stiglitz, Fire in the Blood is the never-before-told true story of the remarkable coalition which came together to stop 'the crime of the century' and save millions of lives in the process.

Who’s in it. Fire in the Blood stars Zackie Achmat as Himself, Peter Mugyenyl as Himself, Bill Clinton as Himself and William Hurt as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Fire in the Blood has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire in the Blood page.

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