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The Lazarus Effect

“Life at risk. Hope restored.”

February 9, 20100h 32m
Documentary

39%

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The Lazarus Effect is a 2010 documentary film about the positive impact of free antiretroviral drug therapy on HIV/AIDS patients in Africa. It was directed by Lance Bangs, and executive produced by Spike Jonze, after an organizer from AIDS awareness group (RED) suggested the project to them.

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