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199031 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Fighting Chance

199031 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Four Asian men share their personal experiences with HIV, addressing medical, therapeutic, and political challenges related to the disease.

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Four Asian men share their personal experiences with HIV, addressing medical, therapeutic, and political challenges related to the disease.

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Richard Fung

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Four men share their experiences with HIV in "Fighting Chance," directed by Richard Fung in 1990. Each man is at a different stage of infection, facing various medical and therapeutic challenges. Through personal interviews, the film addresses the stigma surrounding HIV and the critical role of support systems. It calls for increased awareness and understanding of HIV within the Asian community, illustrating how their diagnoses affect their lives and the societal context of the epidemic.

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