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202145 minPGdocumentary

Positive

202145 minPGdocumentary

Britain's 40-year struggle with HIV/AIDS is presented through the experiences of early patients, healthcare workers, and activists.

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Britain's 40-year struggle with HIV/AIDS is presented through the experiences of early patients, healthcare workers, and activists.

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Grace Chapmandirector

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A poignant look into Britain's 40-year struggle with HIV/AIDS, told through the stories of some of the earliest HIV patients, healthcare workers and activitsts.

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