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House of Numbers: Anatomy of an Epidemic

The film embarks on a global odyssey to grasp the complexities of HIV and AIDS, exploring the cutting-edge medical research and the harsh realities of South Africa's impoverished slums, where mortality looms large.

Canadian filmmaker Brent Leung's documentary explores the complexities of HIV/AIDS, revealing a research establishment in disarray and health policy gone wrong. The film features interviews with prominent figures in the field, including co-discoverers of HIV, presidential advisors, and Nobel laureates, as well as survivors and activists. The documentary presents uncensored perspectives and challenges conventional wisdom about HIV/AIDS, aiming to bring sanity and clarity to an epidemic that has been misunderstood for over 28 years.

Info about House of Numbers: Anatomy of an Epidemic

Studio(s): Knowledge Matters

Originally Released: United States, Apr 19, 2009

Genres:Documentary