Synopsis
With MY POSITIVE LIFE, filmmakers Mark Strombach and Salwa Amin give a voice and face to people who have been living with HIV/AIDS for decades. Six men and one woman aged between 60 and 72 each tell their own stories: underlying them is the common tale of a long life with the HI-virus.
In a thoughtful, astute, sometimes bawdy and amusing manner, the protagonists recall the early days of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s, their fears, and the countless changes in their lives, professions, and financial situations. They speak equally candidly about sexuality, love and partnership, and their plans for the future. All continue to be amazed that they have lived long enough to reach a mature age.
The documentary offers new and surprising perspectives on living with the illness and, above all, living beyond it. In this way, the film takes on the courageous, outspoken, joyful, and robust character of its heroes.
