Movie: What is AIDS?

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Brian Narelle
Brian Narelle

Paul

Hayley Tyrie
Hayley Tyrie

Trish

Ed Castro
Ed Castro

Jason

Ella Mitchell
Ella Mitchell

Ruth Fuller
Ruth Fuller

Joshua Fuller
Joshua Fuller

Robin Bailey
Robin Bailey

Alice Askins
Alice Askins

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    One of the most controversial subjects of the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic ended thousands of lives across America. This video, entitled What is AIDS helps educate the youth of America about the deadly disease.

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    1988-05-11

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