No Sad Songs

Society/Art, Canada 1985

One of the first documentaries about the AIDS crisis, Nik Sheehan’s landmark debut honors the staggering resilience of HIV-positive people, then shunned by the government, the media, and the general public. A heartfelt portrait of queer solidarity, collectively expressed through art and activism.
63 min
HD
Starting at 13
Audio language:
English
Subtitles:
English

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Director:

Nik Sheehan

Sound Design:

Al Caruso

Editor:

Miume Jan

Producer:

Nik Sheehan

Cast:

Martha Cronen (Martha)

David MacLean (Monologue artist)

David Roche (Fireman)

David Sereda (Organist)

Joe Norman Shaw (Jim)

Henry van Rijk (Preacher)

Ian Watson (Young man with AIDS)

Voice:

Kate Reid (Narrated by)

Original title:

No Sad Songs

Original language:

English

Format:

4:3 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 13

Audio language:

English

Subtitles:

English

Subtitles (SDH):

English