And the Band Played On

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 11, 1993
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

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  1. Compi24
    Oct 31, 2018
    8
    This may be a TV movie, sure. But don't let the format fool you -- as far as exhaustive, blow-by-blow docudramas are concerned, this is amongst the better margin. And as far as docudramas concerning the origin, discovery, and discussion surrounding AIDS are concerned, there really isn't any other that comes to mind that's as emotionally resonant as it is journalistically adept. It's simplyThis may be a TV movie, sure. But don't let the format fool you -- as far as exhaustive, blow-by-blow docudramas are concerned, this is amongst the better margin. And as far as docudramas concerning the origin, discovery, and discussion surrounding AIDS are concerned, there really isn't any other that comes to mind that's as emotionally resonant as it is journalistically adept. It's simply a must-watch for anyone with questions or skepticism regarding any element of the AIDS epidemic, and a compelling film altogether.… Expand
  2. alwaysme
    May 15, 2017
    8
    A great docudrama, especially because of the year it was made, soon after the period in which the AIDS epidemic stroke. The accurate portrait of the scientific diatribe between French and Gallo are shameful to watch. The political and social contests are well represented and arise questions and observations I haven't thought about before, and I'm a med student. So much of all of this isn'tA great docudrama, especially because of the year it was made, soon after the period in which the AIDS epidemic stroke. The accurate portrait of the scientific diatribe between French and Gallo are shameful to watch. The political and social contests are well represented and arise questions and observations I haven't thought about before, and I'm a med student. So much of all of this isn't known to the general audience but it should be, because the shame that accompanied the HIV crisis is still affecting us today in our daily life.… Expand

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Marvin Kitman
    Jun 18, 2015
    90
    Hip deep in all the chicken droppings about the movie, you would hardly know that it's a damn good movie. [9 Sept 1993, p.109]
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: John Engstrom
    Jun 18, 2015
    100
    Stunning. [9 Sept 1993, p.C1]
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: John J. O'Connor
    Jun 18, 2015
    80
    Even a hobbled rendering of And the Band Plays On adds up to tough and uncommonly courageous television. Excessive tinkering has left the pacing of the film sluggish in spots, but the story is never less than compelling.
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