Positive Men
Synopsis
Positive Men begins as a docudrama which illustrates the impact of the AIDS epidemic on gay men in the early 1980s. Memories of New York and San Francisco are the backdrop for seven dramatic scenes which designate the intersection of community support, medical science, and gay politics that emerged in response to the AIDS epidemic. Words and images from these scenes resonate throughout the documentary portraits which follow. The interviews, conducted in Toronto and San Francisco (1993-1994), feature artists, filmmakers, AIDS community workers, writers and volunteers who have made unique contributions within the cultural and community responses to AIDS.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Balser
- Original Title
- Positive Men
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Positive Men about?
Positive Men begins as a docudrama which illustrates the impact of the AIDS epidemic on gay men in the early 1980s. Memories of New York and San Francisco are the backdrop for seven dramatic scenes which designate the intersection of community support, medical science, and gay politics that emerged in response to the AIDS epidemic. Words and images from these scenes resonate throughout the documentary portraits which follow. The interviews, conducted in Toronto and San Francisco (1993-1994), feature artists, filmmakers, AIDS community workers, writers and volunteers who have made unique contributions within the cultural and community responses to AIDS.
Who directed Positive Men?
Positive Men was directed by Michael Balser.
Who stars in Positive Men?
The principal cast of Positive Men includes Andy Fabo, Stephen Andrews, Zachery Longboy, Courtnay McFarlane, Beowulf Thorne.
When was Positive Men released and how long is it?
Positive Men was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 50m.