Ending AIDS: The Search for a Vaccine (2005)
Directed by Bill Jersey / Michael Schwarz
Genres - Health & Fitness, Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Illnesses & Disabilities, Medicine, Politics & Government, Social Issues |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
Richard Gere narrates this thoughtful chronicle of efforts to develop a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. Included: comments from Jon Cohen, whose book "Shots in the Dark" inspired the program; National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases director Anthony Fauci; ex-CDC official Don Francis, who is pursuing a vaccine; and Dr. Omu Anzala (University of Nairobi), who has studied HIV/AIDS-free prostitutes in Majengo.
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AIDS, biotechnology, bureaucracy, drug-company, epidemic, HIV, medical-ethics, medical-research, scientist, vaccine