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JEWEL'S CATCH ONE2018 African-American Studies AIDS American History Directed by Women Human Sexuality LGBTQ Women's Studies American Studies 2019
The story of famed Los Angeles nightclub Catch One and its owner Jewel Thais-Williams, who defied all odds and provided a safe space for both black and LGBT communities.
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WHAT NOW? REMIND MELGBTQ Cinema Studies AIDS 2014
Joaquim Pinto has been an instrumental figure in Portuguese cinema for over 30 years, as a director of his own films, or producer and sound designer for other renowned filmmakers. In What Now? Remind Me Pinto, who has been living with HIV, looks back at his life in cinema, at his friendships and loves, and at the mysteries of art and nature.
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THE LAZARUS EFFECTAfrican Studies AIDS Health 2010
Produced by (RED) and executive produced by Spike Jonze, The Lazarus Effect documents the real impact that large-scale AIDS programs and affordable access to antiretroviral medication can have on people, families and communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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SEX POSITIVELGBTQ American Studies AIDS Human Sexuality Health New York City Media Studies 2009
An electrifying new documentary that revisits the early days of the AIDS epidemic
and chronicles the little-known story of the birth of the safe sex movement.
Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at Outfest.
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THE BLOOD OF YINGZHOU DISTRICTPolitical Science Health Children & Young Adult Asian Studies Anthropology AIDS 2007 Academy Award Winners & Nominees Directed by Women
2007 Academy Award® winner for Best Documentary Short Subject, The Blood of Yingzhou District is a groundbreaking documentary film which exposes the hidden AIDS epidemic in China, a country not commonly associated with the disease.
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SARI’S MOTHERWomen's Studies Political Science Middle Eastern Studies Health AIDS 2007 Academy Award Winners & Nominees
From the director of the Academy Award® nominated Iraq in Fragments, this short powerful documentary follows an Iraqi mother struggling under U.S. occupation to care for her 10-year-old son, who is dying of AIDS.
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RAPE FOR WHO I AMWomen's Studies LGBTQ Human Sexuality AIDS African Studies Directed by Women
An intimate look at the lives of South Africa's black lesbians who were raped because of their sexuality but refuse to become victims. This insightful and moving film shatters all preconceptions of homosexuality in Africa.
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A TALE OF TWO TEENSWomen's Studies Human Sexuality Health Cultural Studies Children & Young Adult American Studies AIDS African Studies
The AIDS pandemic in Africa as seen through the eyes of two young girls, an American and South African teenager, featuring the music of the Dave Matthews Band and U2.
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THE MOST UNKNOWABLE THINGSociology LGBTQ Human Sexuality AIDS Directed by Women
In this unusual family portrait, filmmaker Mary Patierno focuses on her gay brother, David, recording significant events during the last years of his life. Shot over a period of five years,, the video portrays David's relationship with his gay lover, Carlos, their breakup, Carlos's falling ill with AIDS, followed by David's surprising decision to marry Connie, his female chiropractor, and become stepfather to her two children.
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GOD, GAYS AND THE GOSPELAIDS Sociology Religion & Spirituality LGBTQ Directed by Women
Tells the story of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, a
Christian church with a special outreach to gays and lesbians. The video discusses the
church's philosophy and programs, as well as the Bible's views of homosexuality, AIDS
and prejudice, and Christianity's traditional sexism.
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CONTRACEPTION: THE STALLED REVOLUTIONAIDS American Studies Health Human Sexuality Women's Studies
Journalist Linda Ellerbee examines the state of contraception in the U.S. today, including
women's dissatisfaction with the methods currently available.
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CHUCK SOLOMON: COMING OF AGE
An intimate portrait of Chuck Solomon, a mainstay of the San Francisco theatrical
community, who was diagnosed with AIDS in 1985.
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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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