Film Lens
Please Hold is an experimental documentary that combines decades of DIY activist media with personal legacy videos and insights from current AIDS workers. The film utilizes various video formats, including VHS, hi-8, and digital, to create a multi-faceted narrative that addresses the impact of memory and loss in relation to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It poses questions about how everyday objects and spaces, such as neighborhoods and queer bars, can embody the memories of those who have passed.
Through the voices of individuals like Marty Fink and Theodore Kerr, the film reflects on the ways in which communities remember and let go of their pasts. It invites viewers to consider the significance of these memories and the physical artifacts associated with them, creating a dialogue about legacy and the ongoing impact of the AIDS crisis.
Why Watch
- •Meet AIDS workers sharing their stories.
- •See how different video formats shape memory.
- •Find out about the role of queer bars in community memory.
Did You Know
•The film features contributions from four key individuals: Marty Fink, Henry Szczepanski, Gavin Downie, and Theodore Kerr.
•Please Hold runs for a total of 70 minutes.
•The documentary was directed by Alexandra Juhasz, known for her work in activist media.
•It engages with both legacy videos and contemporary insights from AIDS workers.
Perfect For
DIY activist mediaHIV/AIDS historyQueer culture enthusiasts