Eyes That Fail to See (1987)
This early HIV/AIDS film uses the popular and compelling narrative format of the telenovela to illuminate the effects of AIDS on a cross-section ofthe Latino community in Northern California. Different families and individual characters address complex issues such as sexual practice, sexual identity, and drug use in the family. Touches upon safer sex, male homosexuality and bisexuality, and does well representing several Spanish-language idioms. Allows for the development of an elaborate story encouraging honesty and cultural survival as well as self-criticism within the Latino community.
Director: Jose Guiterrez-Gomez, José Vergelin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Screenplay
- Rodrigo Reyes (Screenplay)
Production: Adinfinitum Films, Instituto Familiar de la Raza
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
hiv/aids epidemic
More Films by Director: Jose Guiterrez-Gomez, José Vergelin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eyes That Fail to See about?
- This early HIV/AIDS film uses the popular and compelling narrative format of the telenovela to illuminate the effects of AIDS on a cross-section ofthe Latino community in Northern California. Different families and individual characters address complex issues such as sexual practice, sexual identity, and drug use in the family. Touches upon safer sex, male homosexuality and bisexuality, and does well representing several Spanish-language idioms. Allows for the development of an elaborate story encouraging honesty and cultural survival as well as self-criticism within the Latino community.
- Who directed Eyes That Fail to See?
- Eyes That Fail to See was directed by Jose Guiterrez-Gomez, José Vergelin.
- How long is Eyes That Fail to See?
- Eyes That Fail to See has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Eyes That Fail to See?
- Eyes That Fail to See is a Drama film.
- Where was Eyes That Fail to See produced?
- Eyes That Fail to See was produced in United States of America.