Proud in a Pandemic

The story

An unflinching & inspiring feature documentary that examines the experiences of 22 Los Angeles community members & leaders through this historic time and the lessons learned from their forebears of the HIV/AIDS pandemic & COVID – 19, including the use of “Expanded Access” program championed during the AIDS crisis by ACT UP” to the CoVID 19 vaccines. “PROUD in a Pandemic” captures a moment in time when despite these struggles, the breadth and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community is becoming more connected and united than ever before. The PROUD in a Pandemic film is a time capsule of stories about the innovation, survival, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.

Cast

M Monica May P Purple Crush I Isla Cheadle J Jared Selter Q Queen Victoria Ortega Q Queen Chela DeMuir J Johnny Gentleman R Rubella Spreads M Miss Shumai D Daisy O'Dell G Gordon Bellamy S Shedrick Davis

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S Sharon Franklin Brown N Nik Kacy M Mark Katz M MD S Stacey Blum L LCSW D Drew Arriola Sands K Kristin Trattner C Chandelier Moore A Abdullah Hall K Kathryn Davis B Brian McIntire