Documentary Films: Witness of the Real
From the film Undetectable, that focuses on six people for three years on the HIV/AIDS multi-therapies. This segment illustrates that the HIV/AIDS medications offers treatment, but not a cure, featuring Matilde Garcia, her son, Cristobal, and Belynda Dunn.
From the documentary, Undetectable, that focuses on six people for three years on the HIV/AIDS multi-therapies.
This segment focuses on the personal involvement in medical care. Participants and activists, Carole Miselman and Belynda Dunn advocate for themselves and women for effective treatments. They also exemplify strong relationships with their doctors, particularly with Dr. Lisa Hirschhorn.
From the documentary, Undetectable, that focuses on six people for three years on the HIV/AIDS multi-therapies.
This segment focuses on the diverse socio-economic factors and situations that people living with AIDS contend with on a daily basis.
Released: 2001
Length: 56 minutes
Producer: Jay Corcoran
Executive producer: Michael Roberts
Cinematographer: Jay Corcoran
Editor: George O’Donnell
Composer: Scott Killian
Undetectable is a feature documentary, following for three years six Boston residents on the new multi-drug therapies for HIV disease. The film examines the complex physical and psychological effects of the treatment on three women and three men of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and the importance of AIDS education and advocacy within both the gay and poor and minority communities. It was broadcast on PBS, Independent Lens.
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Rock Bottom
Released: 2007
Length: 61 minutes
Producer/Director/Camera: Jay Corcoran
Producer: Colin Weil
Editor: Kenny Wachtal
Original Music: Scott Killian
Executive Producer: Joe Lovett
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Rock Bottom follows the journeys of seven gay men struggling with meth addiction and recovery against a backdrop of an emerging second wave of HIV infection. From grappling with the drug’s effects on their physical and mental health to wrestling with their darkest sexual desires, Rock Bottom delivers a chilling portrait of a community in crisis. With an unflinching eye the film captures their stories over a two-year period, from sex clubs to hospitals to family gatherings. It takes enormous courage to face these demons, and even more to allow the world to watch. Continue reading “Rock Bottom”