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201920 minPG-13documentary

Protest and Desire

201920 minPG-13documentary

In a European city, women come together to discuss intimacy, health, and how age and relationships affect their experiences with STDs and HIV.

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Christa Joo Hyun D'Angelo

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In a European city, women come together to discuss intimacy, health, and how age and relationships affect their experiences with STDs and HIV.

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Christa Joo Hyun D'Angelodirector

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A gathering of women engages in discussion about intimacy and health in a European city. They address issues related to STDs and HIV, focusing on their experiences and perspectives. The video artwork challenges mainstream narratives surrounding these topics. It centers on how age and relationships play a role in their lives. Produced in 2019, the work spans 20 minutes and presents a critical viewpoint on health discourse in predominantly white European spaces.

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