Fire in the Blood

“Fire in the Blood” is a complex narrative about “medicine, monopoly, and malice,” detailing how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments obstructed access to affordable AIDS medication in the global south following 1996, leading to over ten million preventable deaths. The film chronicles the unlikely alliance of individuals who rose to challenge this injustice. Filmed across four continents, it features insights from prominent figures like Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu, and Joseph Stiglitz. This documentary unveils the untold true story of the extraordinary coalition that united to combat what was deemed ‘the crime of the century,’ ultimately saving millions of lives.