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Angels in America

Angels in America

Description: Adapted from Tony Kushner's award-winning plays about social, sexual, religious and other issues facing 1980s America as the AIDS crisis gains momentum.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2003
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: December 7, 2003
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
Director: Mike Nichols
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