The Gift
Brief Synopsis
A documentary exploring a sub-community of gay men that has found a sense of belonging through having unprotected sex to purposely get--and give--HIV/AIDS. For bug chasers, it's a matter of fitting in, and for gift givers, it's a matter of spreading their personal pain.
Cast & Crew
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Louise Hogarth
Director
Tom Batoy
Music
Maria Del Bello
Editor
Louise Hogarth
Producer
May Riglar
Cinematographer
Franco Tortora
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Gift
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
SundanceTV
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 2m
Synopsis
A documentary exploring a sub-community of gay men that has found a sense of belonging through having unprotected sex to purposely get--and give--HIV/AIDS. For bug chasers, it's a matter of fitting in, and for gift givers, it's a matter of spreading their personal pain.
Director
Louise Hogarth
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Gift
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
SundanceTV
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 2m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Original airing in United States February 2, 2004
Released in United States May 2003
Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase) May 3-11, 2003.
Original airing in United States February 2, 2004
Released in United States May 2003 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase) May 3-11, 2003.)
