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201580 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gaming Community Climate Migration

Desert Migration

201580 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In Palm Springs, long-term HIV/AIDS survivors share their stories and the community they have formed while facing daily challenges.

Gaming Community Climate Migration

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Daniel F. Cardone

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In Palm Springs, long-term HIV/AIDS survivors share their stories and the community they have formed while facing daily challenges.

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Daniel F. Cardonedirector

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Palm Springs serves as the backdrop for the lives of long-term HIV/AIDS survivors who have relocated to this desert community. The film follows their personal stories and shared experiences, revealing the connections they form with one another. It presents the beauty of their surroundings alongside the challenges they face daily. Director Daniel F. Cardone captures the strength and solidarity among these individuals, illustrating the community they have built in the desert since moving there.

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