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The show must go on — and these theater kids raised $195 million saving lives.
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Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (2011)

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Overview

Documentary

Heart of Broadway goes inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for an in-depth look at the organization and its key players. Since 1988, they have raised more than $195 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Judith Light and Kathleen Chalfant bring receipts and righteous fire.

Production

Captures the chaos of Gypsy of the Year fundraising.

Best for:Solo: Cry in your apartment, then text your theater friends.·Streaming: Perfect lunch break weep — only 55 minutes.·Friends: Convert your musical-hating friends with receipts.
Heads up:Emotional: AIDS crisis archival footage and survivor grief throughout.
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Director

Josh Rosenzweig

ReleasedSep 9, 2011
Runtime55m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Here! Films

Top Cast

Kathleen Chalfant

Kathleen Chalfant

Herself

Jennifer Cody

Jennifer Cody

Herself

Ann Harada

Ann Harada

Herself

Marc Kudisch

Marc Kudisch

Himself

Judith Light

Judith Light

Herself

Terrence McNally

Terrence McNally

Himself

Jerry Mitchell

Jerry Mitchell

Himself

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Himself

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Himself

Lillias White

Lillias White

Herself

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Cultural

BC/EFA became the model for celebrity-driven charity organizing — predating viral fundraising by decades through sheer backstage networking.

Insight

The 'Gypsy of the Year' competition shown was 2010, won by 'Promises, Promises' — a revival that closed early despite the cast's fundraising dominance.

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