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199477 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

August Without Him

199477 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Hirata Yukata became the first man in Japan to publicly acknowledge his HIV status, revealing he contracted the virus through gay sex.

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Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Hirata Yukata became the first man in Japan to publicly acknowledge his HIV status, revealing he contracted the virus through gay sex.

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Hirokazu Kore-eda

Hirokazu Kore-edadirector

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Hirata Yukata publicly revealed his HIV status in Japan in 1994. He contracted the virus through gay sex. Over several months, he spoke at events to raise awareness about HIV. The footage captures his declining health as he continues to advocate for HIV education. The documentary presents the stigma surrounding the virus in Japan during this time. Hirata Yukata died later that same year. His story emphasizes the challenges faced by those living with HIV.

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