One man, Gaëtan Dugas, became wrongly labeled as "patient zero" in the AIDS epidemic, a narrative fueled by media and misinformation.
“The story of the AIDS epidemic and the man accused of starting it all.”
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One man, Gaëtan Dugas, became wrongly labeled as "patient zero" in the AIDS epidemic, a narrative fueled by media and misinformation.
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Gaëtan Dugas was a French-Canadian flight attendant caught in a media storm during the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 1987, Randy Shilts's book And the Band Played On labeled him as "Patient Zero," wrongly suggesting he initiated the outbreak in North America. Killing Patient Zero, directed by Laurie Lynd, examines Dugas's life, the societal response to the epidemic, and the consequences of misinformation. The film premiered on April 26, 2019, at the Hot Docs festival.
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- Meet Gaëtan Dugas, the man wrongly labeled 'patient zero'.
- See how media narratives shaped public perception of AIDS.
- Find out the truth behind the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Did You Know
- Gaëtan Dugas was one of the earliest diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients in North America.
- The term 'patient zero' was popularized by Randy Shilts's book published in 1987.
- The film premiered on April 26, 2019, at the Hot Docs festival.
- Killing Patient Zero was released commercially on July 26, 2019.
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Who directed the documentary Killing Patient Zero?
Killing Patient Zero was directed by Laurie Lynd.
When did Killing Patient Zero premiere?
Killing Patient Zero premiered on April 26, 2019.
What is the runtime of Killing Patient Zero?
Killing Patient Zero has a runtime of 99 minutes.
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