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      Doin' My Drugs

      2019 1h 34m Documentary Music TRAILER for Doin' My Drugs: Trailer 1 List Doin' My Drugs: Trailer 1 Doin' My Drugs: Trailer 1 3:13 View more videos
      Reviews The documentary DOIN’ MY DRUGS presents the story of musician Thomas Muchimba Buttenschøn, born with HIV in 1985, and his crusade to use his music to wipe out AIDS in his native Zambia and beyond. Born in Zambia to a Zambian mother and Danish father, Thomas Buttenschøn was diagnosed HIV-positive as an infant. His parents subsequently learn they are infected. The family moves to Denmark for treatment, but by the time Thomas is nine, he has lost both his mother and father. After becoming deathly ill himself at 13, Buttenschøn begins antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and regains his health. He throws himself into music, becomes a Danish pop star, marries and fathers two sons. While he is able to live a full and healthy life with the virus, he recognizes that his native Zambia remains trapped in a senseless HIV/AIDS epidemic. The government offers ARV treatment for free, but a staggering 13% of Zambians are infected with HIV and remain untreated. Thomas is inspired to use his music and personal story of survival and triumph to confront the stigma and fight the spread of HIV. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 02 Buy Now

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      Alan Ng Film Threat Doin' My Drugs is an informative and inspiring documentary about a man and his guitar trying the change an entire nation, one person at a time. Rated: 7.5/10 Dec 1, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Inspirational and eye-opening to the status of HIV in the world today amongst adolescents. Stigma can be crushed with behavior, lifestyle marketing, and incentivization. A MUST WATCH! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member What a great story of not only overcoming stigma, but also becoming a living example for change. A powerful and heartfelt journey that shines a much needed light on the virus the world has forgotten. I love Thomas' passion as much as I love the music! This film tugs at the heartstrings until the tears flow. Great work Thomas and the whole film crew, thank you for telling this story!! 5 Stars!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This was an emotional journey into the life of Thomas Buttenschon. I was educated and learned you can live with HIV as long as you take your drugs. The soundtrack is nothing less than epic, and the story is happily tear-jerking. I LOVE this movie!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The documentary DOIN’ MY DRUGS presents the story of musician Thomas Muchimba Buttenschøn, born with HIV in 1985, and his crusade to use his music to wipe out AIDS in his native Zambia and beyond. Born in Zambia to a Zambian mother and Danish father, Thomas Buttenschøn was diagnosed HIV-positive as an infant. His parents subsequently learn they are infected. The family moves to Denmark for treatment, but by the time Thomas is nine, he has lost both his mother and father. After becoming deathly ill himself at 13, Buttenschøn begins antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and regains his health. He throws himself into music, becomes a Danish pop star, marries and fathers two sons. While he is able to live a full and healthy life with the virus, he recognizes that his native Zambia remains trapped in a senseless HIV/AIDS epidemic. The government offers ARV treatment for free, but a staggering 13% of Zambians are infected with HIV and remain untreated. Thomas is inspired to use his music and personal story of survival and triumph to confront the stigma and fight the spread of HIV.
      Director
      Tyler Q. Rosen
      Producer
      Shawn Findlan, Katerina Hajkova, Thomas Buttenschøn, Jake Glaser
      Screenwriter
      Tyler Q. Rosen
      Production Co
      Whalefilm
      Genre
      Documentary, Music
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 1, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 34m
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