Reframing AIDS
Synopsis
Through a series of interviews with leading British AIDS activists and cultural theorists, this documentary investigates the way in which AIDS has been used by the media and by the government to increase state harassment of gay men and lesbians, black people and women. Framing the problem in terms of a left politic, the tape reveals how both homophobia and puritanism have been responsible for the slow government response to AIDS.
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- Director
- Pratibha Parmar
- Original Title
- Reframing AIDS
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
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What is Reframing AIDS about?
Through a series of interviews with leading British AIDS activists and cultural theorists, this documentary investigates the way in which AIDS has been used by the media and by the government to increase state harassment of gay men and lesbians, black people and women. Framing the problem in terms of a left politic, the tape reveals how both homophobia and puritanism have been responsible for the slow government response to AIDS.
Who directed Reframing AIDS?
Reframing AIDS was directed by Pratibha Parmar.
Who stars in Reframing AIDS?
The principal cast of Reframing AIDS includes Simon Watney, Isaac Julien, Stuart Marshall, Sue O’Sullivan.
When was Reframing AIDS released and how long is it?
Reframing AIDS was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 35m.