The Gift (2003 film)

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The Gift
Directed by	Louise Hogarth
Written by	Louise Hogarth
Release date(s)	2003
Running time	USA:62 min
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The Gift is a 2003 documatary by filmmaker Louise Hogarth documenting the phenomenon of deliberate HIV infection; bugchasing. The film follows the stories of two "bug chasers" who seeking "the gift" of HIV infection. Interviews are also conducted with AIDS activist and author, Walt Odets, PhD, and HIV positive and negative men. The film explores the normalization and glamorization of HIV/AIDS and discusses the isolation and division caused by HIV status in the gay community.

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