And the Band Played On
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Movie Reviews of And the Band Played On
Movie Review: Educational
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen this movie several times so when my daughter showed interest from viewing the DVD cover, I watched it again with her. We don't realize how little our children actually know about such concerns as AIDS/HIV until a movie like "And the band played on" explains it. My daughter was amazed at the years of research and detective work involved before this disease was even given a name. The actors did a brilliant job portraying the many involved especially Lily Tomlin and Matthew Modine. I'm glad this movie won awards because it made more people watch this riveting non-fiction masterpiece and hopefully, made more people aware of facts they otherwise didn't know. To me, the most moving part of this film is the last scene showing the blanket which travels the world and the lovely voice of Elton John singing in the background.Movie Review: An Epidemic
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed watching this movie. I could not believe that the movie was so closely related to the Randy Shilts "And the Band Played on". I was able to have a very clear visual with the movie which I could then translate back to the book. Very very powerful. The movie and the book has heighten my awarness about HIV/AIDS and how much of a real issue it was back then. This is an all around movie that us parents need to make our children aware of because HIV/AIDS is realistic and right now it is not going away. This movie put the epidemic at its's worst; however, it has also provided us with the real truth of how people of different sexual orientations were treated and how people were labeled for something and stigmatized which made it harder to get care and services. I would recommend for all to see and read the book.Movie Review: COMPLETELY MIND BLOWING!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently a medical student, hoping to have a future career working specifically with HIV/AIDS patients. When I ordered this movie, I was expecting any typical drama movie that is not well dramatized.
When I received the movie, I watched it before taking it to class the next day and I was just shocked at how informed I was of the disease. It is so INCREDIBLE! I took the movie to school the next day and everyone that has NOT seen the movie had the same reaction that I had. Even the teacher had watched it before and was still moved by it.
If you are unsure of buying it, I can tell you that it is a movie to own if you are into true life dramas. Everytime that I watch it, I am still floored by how our world had changed by this epidemic!
Movie Review: Incredible HIV/AIDS education!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this on recommendation to show to my nursing students when we studied HIV/AIDS. We were all stunned. This is by far the BEST movie I have ever seen regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It shows the first evidence that a new disease had emerged; what the CDC and others were doing to try to find out what it was; the obstacles they faced in this pursuit, and the attitudes of people and organizations, including the government, about what was going on. The struggle to contain the disease, and the 30,000 lives lost to red tape, were a real eye-opener. Is there a new disease emerging now that is being hidden for reasons unknown to the public, just as HIV was back in the 80's? After watching this, my students and I are wondering just that. I HIGHLY recommend this movie.Movie Review: If You Know Someone
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have younger friends who were not there while millions died buy this DVD and let them see it. I worked for some time with a youth group and we watched this DVD together. I had to pause it dozens of times to explain what was happening. The younger people up to age 30ish simply have no understanding of this horrific epidemic. Believe it or not I think every school in North America should have this DVD as a class project. I work closely with the AIDS community today and find it difficult to see 16 to 28 year olds now testing positive. This movie gives out a lot of information and the list of people in it will get anyone of any age to watch it... and then watch them cry at the end. This DVD is a gift of life for a friend you may love.