Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague

The documentary focuses on the first diagnosis of AIDS in Australia in 1982, detailing the immediate effects on the healthcare system and society at large. With Ita Buttrose among the prominent figures featured, the film captures the fear and stigma surrounding the disease, as well as the efforts made to combat misinformation and provide support to those affected.

As a historical documentary, it provides essential insights into how a city responded to a public health crisis. Collectors interested in documentaries that tackle significant historical events will find this film a poignant exploration of the AIDS epidemic's impact on Australian society.