This HBO Films drama tells the dramatic, poignant and often-exasperating story of the early days of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.

Based on the play of the same name by Larry Kramer. Originally broadcast on television by HBO as a made-for-TV movie in 2014. "HBO Home Entertainment." Special feature: How to Start a War: Behind-the-scenes look at the true story that inspired the film, featuring interviews with Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo, Larry Kramer, and more.