PANDEMIC: FACING AIDS (Uganda, India, Brazil, Thailand, Russia)
Moxie Firecracker Films, DVD, 113 min.
We are all too familiar with the statistic. It the last 20 years, HIV/AIDS has spread across barriers and affected people in every corner of the world. A total of 40 million people worldwide are currently infected with the HIV virus, and that number is growing. But beyond these numbers lie the personal stories of millions of people, and in this highly acclaimed film, award-winning filmmaker Rory Kennedy offers an intimate perspective on the unique challenges of living with the disease. Narrated by Danny Glover, this theatrical film tells five remarkable stories form across the globe, revealing the heartaches and triumphs of real people coping with the stigma and effects of this devastating epidemic, From people like Sergei and Lena (Russia), young parents whose previous drug use has left them HIV-positive, to Alex (Brazil), a 27-year-old gay man who is trying to rebuild his health and get back to living a full and productive life, their stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting, providing a window into a world that so many of us have never fully understood. With a sensitivity unparalleled by any other account of the AIDS crisis to date, PANDEMIC: FACING AIDS is and unforgettable viewing experience. And whether you have been touched by the devastation of AIDS on a personal or global level, PANDEMIC is undeniably a "must-see" film for all.
