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Audience:
Gay and Bisexual Men
Year:
1993
Speech Rate:
194 words/min
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This interview-style video documents the lives of Gary and Jeff, two HIV-positive gay lovers. The video begins as they recount how they met, and the difficulty they experienced in disclosing their serostatus to each other. Gary reveals that he attempted suicide upon learning of his HIV status and that he initially lied to Jeff about the resulting scars on his arms. Gary eventually told Jeff the truth about the scars, which prompted Jeff to reveal his own HIV-positive status.
Gary expresses a feeling of accelerated living and gratitude that his serostatus forced him to get his life together. They both express a fear of dying alone and welcome the comfort that a partner provides. Jeff, who is taking AZT, has come to terms with his eventual death. Gary admits his discomfort with sickness and dying, whether his own or someone else's. They discuss how being in a relationship with someone who is HIV-positive precludes the "bullshit" and conflict over HIV disease issues. The men agree that they share a special understanding as HIV-positive partners. The video features voice-overs by Gary, Jeff, and the interviewer while black-and-white "home movie" images of Gary and Jeff in and around their San Francisco home are presented. The technical quality of the production is good. Gary and Jeff are in their mid- to late twenties, handsome, of athletic build, and healthy in appearance. The video is testimony to the fact that HIV-positive couples can live rich, full lives. Their interactions are warm and playful, displaying a deep affection for each other. |
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