![]() ![]() ![]() The Normal Heart begins in 1981 when the first few AIDS cases were being found. The play is a slightly fictionalized autobiography of Kramer's painful experience and perspective during the beginning of the AIDS crisis and watching it unfold. And there's also the very-real effect of those movies bringing a new awareness and appreciation for the people they featured (Grandin, and Liberace). The last few movies that HBO has deeply invested in - Behind the Candelabra, Temple Grandin - have gone on to rack up awards and publicity. The film was directed by Ryan Murphy (Glee), and stars some A-Lister actors including Julia Roberts and Mark Ruffalo. HBO has adapted it into a movie, which aired on right before gay pride month. The Normal Heart is a largely autobiographical play from 1985 written by Larry Kramer about a gay man living through the HIV-AIDS Crisis in New York City in the 80s. During his acceptance speech, Ryan Murphy, the movie's director, said that he hoped the movie inspire young people to be "Larry Kramers." Here's a brief explanation of Larry Kramer's life, what he fought for, and why The Normal Heart is so important. On Monday night, HBO's The Normal Heart was recognized with an Emmy win for Outstanding Television Movie. ![]()
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