Film

Proud in a Pandemic

1h 26m · Documentary

A documentary by the community, for the community

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.

Monica May

Purple Crush

Isla Cheadle

Jared Selter

Queen Victoria Ortega

Queen Chela DeMuir

Johnny Gentleman

Rubella Spreads

Miss Shumai

Daisy O'Dell

Gordon Bellamy

Shedrick Davis

Sharon Franklin Brown

Nik Kacy

Mark Katz

MD

• Scottie Jeanette MaddenDirector · Writer · Producer
• Charles OchoaWriter · Producer
• Aubrey RiceWriter
• Oliver AlpucheProducer
• Dennis CaasiProducer

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Documentary