Sex in an Epidemic
Synopsis
SEX IN AN EPIDEMIC is a pioneering documentary that explores the personal, political and structural challenges that have continually hampered the best efforts of HIV educators and community groups to curb HIV infection rates in the United States. It is a compelling history of the devastating early days of the epidemic in NYC, when men with "GRID" were a stigmatized population that died swiftly of a terrifying new disease. Few concepts have had as great an impact on sexuality over the past 28 years as that of "safer sex." Yet, as a concept, it is important to remember two things: first, safer sex had to be invented amidst an alarming lack of information that existed before the discovery of HIV in 1984; and second, safer sex as a concept had to be sold by the persistent and creative persuasion of community based groups all across the country.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-20
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January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Director
- Jean Carlomusto
- Original Title
- Sex in an Epidemic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
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Jean Carlomusto
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What is Sex in an Epidemic about?
SEX IN AN EPIDEMIC is a pioneering documentary that explores the personal, political and structural challenges that have continually hampered the best efforts of HIV educators and community groups to curb HIV infection rates in the United States. It is a compelling history of the devastating early days of the epidemic in NYC, when men with "GRID" were a stigmatized population that died swiftly of a terrifying new disease. Few concepts have had as great an impact on sexuality over the past 28 years as that of "safer sex." Yet, as a concept, it is important to remember two things: first, safer sex had to be invented amidst an alarming lack of information that existed before the discovery of HIV in 1984; and second, safer sex as a concept had to be sold by the persistent and creative persuasion of community based groups all across the country.
Who directed Sex in an Epidemic?
Sex in an Epidemic was directed by Jean Carlomusto.
Who stars in Sex in an Epidemic?
The principal cast of Sex in an Epidemic includes Michael Shernoff, Kenyon Farrow, Cynthia Gomez, Maxine Wolfe, Anne-Christine d'Adesky.
When was Sex in an Epidemic released and how long is it?
Sex in an Epidemic was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.