Reframing AIDS (1987)
Through a series of interviews with leading British AIDS activists and cultural theorists, this documentary investigates the way in which AIDS has been used by the media and by the government to increase state harassment of gay men and lesbians, black people and women. Framing the problem in terms of a left politic, the tape reveals how both homophobia and puritanism have been responsible for the slow government response to AIDS.
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Simon Watney - Himself
- Isaac Julien - Himself
- Stuart Marshall - Himself
- Sue O’Sullivan - Herself
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hiv/aids epidemic
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Pratibha Parmar
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reframing AIDS about?
- Through a series of interviews with leading British AIDS activists and cultural theorists, this documentary investigates the way in which AIDS has been used by the media and by the government to increase state harassment of gay men and lesbians, black people and women. Framing the problem in terms of a left politic, the tape reveals how both homophobia and puritanism have been responsible for the slow government response to AIDS.
- Who directed Reframing AIDS?
- Reframing AIDS was directed by Pratibha Parmar.
- Who stars in Reframing AIDS?
- Reframing AIDS stars Simon Watney, Isaac Julien, Stuart Marshall, Sue O’Sullivan.
- How long is Reframing AIDS?
- Reframing AIDS has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Reframing AIDS?
- Reframing AIDS is a Documentary film.
- Where was Reframing AIDS produced?
- Reframing AIDS was produced in United Kingdom.