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The Origins of AIDS

2004 1h 31m Documentary List
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In America, AIDS became a public health crisis in the 1980s, but this documentary suggests that the disease took root decades earlier. In the 1950s, missionaries from America and Europe vaccinated countless African youths in an effort to rid the continent of polio. But subsequent studies suggest that the medicine was deeply flawed, and that it actually weakened the recipients' immune systems. The film blends historical evidence and new findings in its analysis of this urgent medical concern.

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Audience Member Very interesting and it really does open your mind to who's responsible for it but it still doesn't really answer the question. Just gives you insight on the possible answer but doesn't state what the answer is. It just leaves you with speculation Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Very interesting and it really does open your mind to who's responsible for it but it still doesn't really answer the question. Just gives you insight on the possible answer but doesn't state what the answer is. It just leaves you with speculation Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member a very interesting film about the origin of AIDS. it opened my mind to the idea of it being a scientist's fault instead of it being God's punishment towards gay men. you will hardly be able to look away. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Controversial subject, interesting theories, and pretty eye-opening to a lot of issues. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This may be one of the most significant, and sadly overlooked, documentaries of our time. It shows a startling cover-up regarding the origin of aids, it's absolutely shocking! EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Shocking and controversial. The story of how 2 scientists caused the AIDS epidemic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In America, AIDS became a public health crisis in the 1980s, but this documentary suggests that the disease took root decades earlier. In the 1950s, missionaries from America and Europe vaccinated countless African youths in an effort to rid the continent of polio. But subsequent studies suggest that the medicine was deeply flawed, and that it actually weakened the recipients' immune systems. The film blends historical evidence and new findings in its analysis of this urgent medical concern.
Director
Peter Chappell, Catherine Peix
Producer
Arnie Gelbart, Christine Le Goff, Christine Pireauz
Screenwriter
Peter Chappell, Stephane Horel
Production Co
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 31m