The Heart of the Matter
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Amber Hollibaugh
Janice Jirau
Maryse Alberti
Ann Collins
Leo Colon
Amber Hollibaugh
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A documentary portrait of Janice Jirau, an HIV-positive African-American woman. The film suggests that the socialization of women is at the heart of their risk for HIV.
Cast
Janice Jirau
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Co-winner, along with Allie Light and Irving Saraf's "Dialogues With Madwomen" (USA/1993), of the Freedom of Expression Award at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival.
Released in United States 1993
Released in United States 1994
Released in United States February 1994
Released in United States January 1994
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 10-21, 1994.
Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 12, 1994.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 20-30, 1994.
Broadcast over PBS on series "P.O.V." July 12, 1994.
Released in United States 1993
Released in United States 1994 (Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 12, 1994.)
Released in United States January 1994 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 20-30, 1994.)
Released in United States February 1994 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 10-21, 1994.)
