Larry Kramer In Love & Anger (HBO)

About Larry Kramer In Love & Anger (HBO)

Larry Kramer In Love & Anger, released in 2015, is a moving HBO documentary that captures the life and career of playwright and activist Larry Kramer. Renowned for his provocative advocacy on gay rights, Kramer's work sparked significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This intimate portrait follows his tumultuous journey, chronicling the man behind the impassioned speeches, the broken friendships, the love, the fury, and the calls to action.

Making/Production

The documentary is directed and produced by Jean Carlomusto, a close friend of Kramer’s, who successfully illustrates his vital role in addressing systemic homophobia and the AIDS crisis. Carlomusto expertly weaves together archival footage and interviews captured over several decades, allowing viewers to intimately understand Larry Kramer's struggles and triumphs.

Actors

• Larry Kramer - Himself: The man at the center of this documentary, Larry Kramer presents himself in his rawest form, sharing his experiences as a gay rights activist and his personal battles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary includes never-before-aired footage of Larry Kramer's hospital room right after his liver transplant surgery in 2001.
• This film made its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

Awards

The movie was nominated for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special in 2015.

Quotes

• "The only way you get anywhere is by being disruptive." - Larry Kramer
• "I was trying to make people united and angry. I wanted to make people angry enough to respond." - Larry Kramer

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of the movie includes minimalistic string compositions. It also includes other profound music perfectly suiting the passionate and intense sections of the documentary.