Richard Berkowitz, a pioneering gay S&M hustler, turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, made a groundbreaking contribution to the development of safe sex practices, but his impact has been largely overlooked. As the epidemic raged on, Berkowitz fought to raise awareness and find a solution, despite the world's initial indifference. Now, in his later years, he shares his remarkable story with a world that was slow to listen.
Sex Positive
Richard Berkowitz, a pioneering gay S&M sex worker, became a fearless AIDS activist in the 1980s, transforming the way people viewed and practiced safe sex.
