Review of And the Band Played On (1993) by Harrison R — 14 Oct 2016
I saw this movie when it came out on HBO in 1993. The story it tells was unfolding as I began my career in healthcare in 1983, and I remember watching it unfold in the media and in my own work with a certain morbid fascination. I remember coming face to face with my first confirmed AIDS patient and feeling a creepy uneasiness, despite knowing logically that I needn't.
This movie feels accurate and much of it isn't easy to watch, probably because it does ring true. And the truth is, healthcare worldwide is profoundly entwined with politics, economics, government red tape and social and cultural pressures. Sometimes the mix isn't pretty. Not that I have a better idea.
This story is a must see for anyone in or interested in healthcare. Or anyone who might consume healthcare services.
This review of And the Band Played On (1993) was written by Harrison R on 14 Oct 2016.
And the Band Played On has generally received very positive reviews.
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