Gay Positive
“A documentary about the Ban on Gay and Bisexual Men from donating Blood in the USA”
Synopsis
Gay Positive is the story of one man trying to bring to attention the outdated ban on gay men donating blood in the United States of America. This documentary is meant to inform and educate people on this controversial issue. A woman who recently received her nursing degree presents facts that could suggest that in order to keep our blood supply clean and abundant, we must update our current screening process for potential donors. By taking the camera to the streets, Gay Positive captures the opinions of people from many walks of life regarding how they feel about the ban today. One of the questions posed was, "If you were in need of a blood transfusion and the donor was healthy, would it concern you if this generous individual was a gay male?" Recent history proves that when tragedy strikes, donor centers are often in short supply and struggle to meet demand. The ban forces organizations such as The Red Cross to reject willing, disease-free, healthy individuals.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.J. Mattioli
- Original Title
- Gay Positive
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.J. Mattioli
A.J. Mattioli
Department Leadership Roster
A.J. Mattioli
Director
A.J. Mattioli
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gay Positive.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Gay Positive.
list11
Similar Titles to Gay Positive
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
3.3
10.0
3.8
7.1
4.2
4.9
4.4
3.3
4.0
More Like Gay Positive
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gay Positive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gay Positive about?
Gay Positive is the story of one man trying to bring to attention the outdated ban on gay men donating blood in the United States of America. This documentary is meant to inform and educate people on this controversial issue. A woman who recently received her nursing degree presents facts that could suggest that in order to keep our blood supply clean and abundant, we must update our current screening process for potential donors. By taking the camera to the streets, Gay Positive captures the opinions of people from many walks of life regarding how they feel about the ban today. One of the questions posed was, "If you were in need of a blood transfusion and the donor was healthy, would it concern you if this generous individual was a gay male?" Recent history proves that when tragedy strikes, donor centers are often in short supply and struggle to meet demand. The ban forces organizations such as The Red Cross to reject willing, disease-free, healthy individuals.
Who directed Gay Positive?
Gay Positive was directed by A.J. Mattioli.
Who stars in Gay Positive?
The principal cast of Gay Positive includes Lisa Lampanelli, Eric Millegan.
When was Gay Positive released and how long is it?
Gay Positive was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 51m.