It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS (2014)

When danger and destruction threaten, we all seek a safe harbor. In its long history, Provincetown as a community has provided that protection many times for many people. In 1981 like a dark storm, the AIDS epidemic swept across the planet. This documentary is the history of one community's struggle to come to grips with its own prejudices and fears and to become a leader is caring for people with AIDS and advocating for services. The history covers the years 1981 to the present and offers education about the current situation.

Director: Catherine Russo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
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Original Language: en
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What is It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS about?
When danger and destruction threaten, we all seek a safe harbor. In its long history, Provincetown as a community has provided that protection many times for many people. In 1981 like a dark storm, the AIDS epidemic swept across the planet. This documentary is the history of one community's struggle to come to grips with its own prejudices and fears and to become a leader is caring for people with AIDS and advocating for services. The history covers the years 1981 to the present and offers education about the current situation.
Who directed It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS?
It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS was directed by Catherine Russo.
How long is It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS?
It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS?
It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times, Provincetown in the Age of AIDS is a Documentary film.