When Texan cowboy Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey) is diagnosed with HIV, he is prescribed a highly toxic drug and given thirty days to live. Refusing to accept this death sentence, Woodroof taps into the world of underground pharmaceuticals and becomes a kingpin of an unapproved alternative treatment that is both restorative and life extending.
Woodroof struggles with the FDA as he helps spread awareness of the government’s misinformation, taking a stand against the politically corrupt who prefer to profit from the sick instead of aiding them in their recovery.
Cast: | Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto, Steve Zahn, Dallas Roberts |
Director: | Jean-Marc Vallée |
Studio: | Focus Features |
Producer(s): | Robbie Brenner, Rachel Winter |
Writer(s): | Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack |
Official Site: | dallasbuyersclub.com |