Melisa Wallack

Ron Woodroof addresses a group of HIV-positive individuals, offering free access to alternative medications while preaching a message of defiance.

Ron Woodroof explains his rigorous self-testing methods and the life-saving necessity of unapproved drugs to a skeptical listener.

Ron Woodroof takes Dr. Eve Saks out to a nice dinner, attempting to bridge the gap between his rogue operation and her medical world. They share a rare moment of vulnerability as they discuss their parents and the paths that led them to their respective careers. Ron encourages Eve to actually enjoy her life, reminding her of the stakes of their shared mortality.

Ron confronts Dr. Eve Saks to gloat about outliving his prognosis while attempting to convince her that the hospital's AZT trials are toxic.

Ron seeks AZT from a disgraced doctor in Mexico, only to learn the harsh truth about the drug's toxicity and his own failing health.