I was only 3 when this first aired. By the time I was learning about AIDS they had already identified what caused it and how to protect yourself. This showed what it was like BEFORE that and I don't think I fully understood how truly terrifying it was at that time. Very informative and highly recommend.
I've watched this many times now. I think that one reason I find it so interesting is not just that it shows a time before me but, as a straight male and former Marine, showed me the experience of a whole other type of hero that was totally different from what I knew beforehand. Like the Marines I served with, here's a group of unrelated men truly caring for and protecting each other out of pure love and respect. Powerful.
I've watched this many times now. I think that one reason I find it so interesting is not just that it shows a time before me but, as a straight male and former Marine, showed me the experience of a whole other type of hero that was totally different from what I knew beforehand. Like the Marines I served with, here's a group of unrelated men truly caring for and protecting each other out of pure love and respect. Powerful.
