Remembering Larry Kramer: Why 'The Normal Heart' Is Just as Urgent and Relevant Now
When activist and playwright Larry Kramer died in May, many remembered his voice -- and the way he spoke out during the AIDS/HIV epidemic, especially as the government looked the other way. Mark Ruffalo in 'The Normal Heart.' After the films debut, Kramer reflected on what adapting the play for the screen meant for the reach and impact of The Normal Heart, which is currently streaming on HBO and HBO Max. Matt Bomer and Mark Ruffalo in 'The Normal Heart.' As far as activism goes, they could pretty much bow down to Larry Kramer and the ACT UP kids because those guys really redefined what activism was, the actor said.