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The Battle of Amfar

A renowned scientist and a famous movie star joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, in the early 1980s to tackle the devastating AIDS epidemic.

A scientist and a movie star joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, in response to the early 1980s AIDS epidemic. Dr. Mathilde Krim and Elizabeth Taylor's combined efforts significantly impacted the fight against HIV, with Taylor using her celebrity to advocate for change and Krim's scientific expertise supporting promising research areas.

Info about The Battle of Amfar

Studio(s): HBO Documentary Films

Originally Released: United States, Jan 18, 2013

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History, Short