Documentary backdrop image for Bust (1991)

Documentary backdrop image for Bust (1991)

199115 minPGdoc-short

Bust

199115 minPGdoc-short

A close-up of David Wojnarowicz fills the screen as he speaks candidly about his experience living with AIDS.

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Richard Morrison

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A close-up of David Wojnarowicz fills the screen as he speaks candidly about his experience living with AIDS.

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David Wojnarowicz

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David Wojnarowicz speaks candidly about his life as a person with AIDS in the 1991 documentary "Bust." The film features a close-up of Wojnarowicz's head and shoulders as he shares his experiences with raw honesty and intensity. His words reflect the struggles and challenges faced by those living with the disease during a time of widespread stigma and misunderstanding. The documentary runs for 15 minutes and captures Wojnarowicz's fierce advocacy for awareness and change.

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