Ojos Que No Ven

Eyes That Fail to See

This early HIV/AIDS film uses the popular and compelling narrative format of the telenovela to illuminate the effects of AIDS on a cross-section ofthe Latino community in Northern California. Different families and individual characters address complex issues such as sexual practice, sexual identity, and drug use in the family. Touches upon safer sex, male homosexuality and bisexuality, and does well representing several Spanish-language idioms. Allows for the development of an elaborate story encouraging honesty and cultural survival as well as self-criticism within the Latino community.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
51 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
51 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1987
Season
1987
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Adinfinitum Films, Instituto Familiar de la Raza
Genres
Drama
Country
United States
English
Eyes That Fail to See

Tags

hiv/aids epidemic50%

Description

This early HIV/AIDS film uses the popular and compelling narrative format of the telenovela to illuminate the effects of AIDS on a cross-section ofthe Latino community in Northern California. Different families and individual characters address complex issues such as sexual practice, sexual identity, and drug use in the family. Touches upon safer sex, male homosexuality and bisexuality, and does well representing several Spanish-language idioms. Allows for the development of an elaborate story encouraging honesty and cultural survival as well as self-criticism within the Latino community.

Immersion

Japanese

Staff

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