A pioneering documentary explores the personal, political, and structural challenges that have hindered efforts to curb HIV infection rates in the US. The film chronicles the devastating early days of the epidemic in NYC, where men with GRID were stigmatized and died quickly from a terrifying new disease. The concept of "safer sex" had a significant impact on sexuality, invented amidst a lack of information before the discovery of HIV in 1984, and was sold by community-based groups across the country.
Sex in an Epidemic
The film delves into the complex barriers hindering successful HIV prevention efforts, shedding light on the individual, societal, and institutional hurdles that are stalling progress in the battle against HIV infection.
