Government neglect, political obstructionism and lack of information combined to put people at risk for contracting AIDS in a myriad of ways. Gay men had to invent Safe Sex in order to protect themselves without giving up sexual freedom. Grassroots AIDS organizations had to find ways to do needle exchange in spite of the government’s willingness to allow people to die. Celebrating a spirit of invention and delight, but not appropriate for those who fear or disdain explicit expression.
- Clean Needles Save Lives, Richard Elovich , 27 min., 1991
- Grey Hideaway, Merrill Aldighieri & Joe Tripician, 5 min., 1986
- Safe Sex Slut, Carol Leigh (Scarlot Harlot), 3 min., 1987
- Fear of Disclosure, Phil Zwickler & David Wojnarowicz, 5 min., 1990
- SaferSister, Maria Perez & Wellington Love, 2 min., 1992
- Bareback, Stuart Gaffney, 4 min., 1999
- Negotiating Sex in the Age of Panic, James Wentzy, 12 min., 1997
- GMHC Safe Sex Shorts, Gregg Bordowitz, Jean Carlomusto, Charles Brack, Robert Huff, David Bronstein, Richard Fung, 28 min., 1989/1990
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