The Gift

Dec 1 2003 N/A 1h 2m
Documentary

Controversial documentary about gay men purposely contracting the AIDS virus.

Plot

The Gift documents the phenomenon of deliberate HIV infection. The film follows the stories of two "bug chasers" who sought out "the gift" of HIV infection. Also interviewed are AIDS activist and author, Walt Odets, PhD, and HIV+ and HIV- men. The film explores the normalization and glamorization of HIV/AIDS and discusses the isolation and division caused by HIV status in the gay community.

Written by

Louise Hogarth

Directed by

Louise Hogarth

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
259
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA