People Like Us: Making ‘Philadelphia’

People Like Us: Making ‘Philadelphia’

Year: 2004

Runtime: 58 mins

Language: English

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

Documentary

Ten years after its debut, director Jonathan Demme and stars Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and others reflect on ‘Philadelphia’s' making and its legacy as the first mainstream Hollywood film to address AIDS. They share the project's origins, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and its cultural impact that turned the 1993 hit into a landmark for awareness.

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