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The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter
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Audience:
Gay and Bisexual Men
Year:
1993
Speech Rate:
157 words/min
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Dr. Peter Jepson-Young, a Canadian physician, was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986 and given between 9 and 14 months to live. Four years later, he began producing news segments for Canadian television. This video is a condensation of 111 broadcasts that combine to chronicle his life and death.
The sequential segments show Dr. Jepson-Young's physical deterioration, emotional fluctuations, and increasing fears–all of which he faced courageously and with humor. The video documents his evolving spirituality and coming to terms with his impending death. Many segments–for example, scenes of Dr. Jepson-Young taking a ski trip and learning to play the piano after CMV retinitis severely reduced his vision–convey his belief in the importance of living life fully despite disability. Other segments portray him making preparations for death, including choosing a burial site and creating a living will with his family and friends. The technical production quality is excellent. Dr. Jepson-Young's seemingly inexhaustible spirit and sense of humor propel this emotional journey and provide an important portrait of living positively with AIDS. The video reveals that Dr. Jepson-Young's life was full of moments of joy and inspiration. His story will likely evoke an emotional reaction from viewers as it imparts a deeper understanding of the human side of HIV disease. |
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