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AIDS IN THE BARRIOShort Films American Studies Aging / Gerontology AIDS Health Latino Studies Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the impact of AIDS within Hispanic-American communities, focusing on the
specific economic, social and cultural factors which influence perception of the AIDS
crisis, including macho attitudes about sexuality, traditional relations between men and
women, prejudices against homosexuality, and the prevalence of drug abuse.
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HEROISM: A COMMUNITY RESPONDSAIDS American Studies Psychology & Psychiatry Sociology Short Films
Looks at the many individuals and organizations that have met the challenge of providing
services for people with AIDS (PWAs) in San Francisco, including volunteers who
provide vital services that government agencies have been unable or unwilling to provide.
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GOSPEL OF AIDSAfrican Studies Aging / Gerontology AIDS Health Sociology
Examines the rapid spread of the AIDS epidemic in Africa, focusing on the small nation of
Rwanda.
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AIDS BABIESAging / Gerontology AIDS Health Sociology Directed by Women
Examines the plight of babies born with AIDS, focusing on the inspiring examples of
dedicated caregivers such as Mother Hale, founder of Hale House in New York City, and
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-ross, filmed at her House of Peace in West Virginia.
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