Summaries

Explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M sex worker turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has has never been aptly credited.

Sex Positive explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M hustler turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has never been aptly credited. Mr. Berkowitz emerged from the epicenter of the epidemic demanding a solution to the problem before the outside world would take heed. Now destitute and alone, Mr. Berkowitz tells his story to a world who never wanted to listen.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • 1980s
  • activist
  • aids
  • aids documentary
  • safe sex
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 7, 2008
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA

Box office

Gross US & Canada $12069
Opening weekend US & Canada $3408
Gross worldwide $12069

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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