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Beat Goes On presents an impressionistic portrait of Keith Cylar, who was a key figure in the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power (ACT UP) in New York City. The film focuses on Cylar's activism and his advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly those facing poverty and various social issues. It emphasizes his candid discussions about his own drug use and the importance of fighting against the criminalization of drugs within the context of AIDS activism.
Commissioned by Visual AIDS in 2019, the film is part of the STILL BEGINNING program, which includes seven short videos addressing the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Through Cylar's story, the documentary connects historical struggles with current issues, making his legacy relevant in today's discussions around HIV/AIDS and drug policy.
Why Watch
- •Meet Keith Cylar, a key AIDS activist.
- •See the impact of ACT UP in New York City.
- •Find out about the fight against drug criminalization.
Did You Know
•Keith Cylar co-founded Housing Works in 1990.
•Cylar was a central figure in ACT UP NY from its inception in 1987.
•The documentary was commissioned in 2019 as part of a program responding to HIV/AIDS.
Perfect For
AIDS activismNew York City historyPublic health issues