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202182 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

God Has AIDS

202182 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Seven artists and an activist doctor, all living with HIV, present new perspectives on serophobia in Brazil, 40 years into the AIDS pandemic.

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Gustavo Vinagre

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Seven artists and an activist doctor, all living with HIV, present new perspectives on serophobia in Brazil, 40 years into the AIDS pandemic.

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Fábio Leal

Fábio Lealdirector

Gustavo Vinagre

Gustavo Vinagredirector

Fábio Leal

Fábio Lealwriter

Gustavo Vinagre

Gustavo Vinagrewriter

Tainá Muhringerwriter

Synopsis

Seven artists and an activist doctor living with HIV in Brazil present their experiences and perspectives on serophobia. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS pandemic, which began 40 years ago, they create new images to challenge stigma. Their work reflects personal stories and societal issues related to HIV. The documentary runs for 82 minutes and aims to foster understanding and dialogue about living with the virus in contemporary Brazil.

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