Elegy in the Streets (1989)

Hand-processed 16mm. Exploring the AIDS crisis from both a personal and a political perspective, the film intertwines two main motifs: memories of Roger Jacoby, a filmmaker who died of AIDS, and the development of a mass response to AIDS. The collective response begins with mourning at a candlelight vigil and the deep sadness of the AIDS Quilt and then progresses toward a much more determined reaction by ACT-UP: first, in the Gay Pride March in New York City, then in separate demonstrations that build in militancy -- with a corresponding increasingly heavy-handed response by the police -- culminating in a demonstration during a baseball game and the thumbs-up sign of a teenager sporting a Silence = Death button.

Director: Jim Hubbard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elegy in the Streets about?
Hand-processed 16mm. Exploring the AIDS crisis from both a personal and a political perspective, the film intertwines two main motifs: memories of Roger Jacoby, a filmmaker who died of AIDS, and the development of a mass response to AIDS. The collective response begins with mourning at a candlelight vigil and the deep sadness of the AIDS Quilt and then progresses toward a much more determined reaction by ACT-UP: first, in the Gay Pride March in New York City, then in separate demonstrations that build in militancy -- with a corresponding increasingly heavy-handed response by the police -- culminating in a demonstration during a baseball game and the thumbs-up sign of a teenager sporting a Silence = Death button.
Who directed Elegy in the Streets?
Elegy in the Streets was directed by Jim Hubbard.
How long is Elegy in the Streets?
Elegy in the Streets has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Elegy in the Streets?
Elegy in the Streets is a Documentary film.
Where was Elegy in the Streets produced?
Elegy in the Streets was produced in United States of America.