A Social Cure
A film about one of the world's deadliest pandemics and how we can contribute to positive social change
The Film
o HIV is the second most deadly disease in human history, and continues to vie for the prime position. the HI Virus has claimed over 30 MILLION lives since its discovery, and still counting.
o New research and increased accessibility of ARVs have made the realization of a future free from HIV a real possibility.
o What is particular about HIV is that it is a social disease, most commonly contracted through sexual contact; it is affected by social norms. We have had the knowledge and the means to prevent new HIV infections and keep HIV patients alive for decades…So why do we continue to see new infections and AIDS related deaths?
o Our new social networking technologies have allowed researchers to understand how behaviors move through networks at population scale.
o ‘A Social Cure’ offers answers and proposes a path to a future free from HIV. This film gives us the tools to confidently manage our own health and sexuality. It uncovers for us the role we each have in this outcome. This future potential is in our hands.
About Us
HIV is the second most deadly disease in human history and continues to vie for the prime position. New research and increased accessibility of ARVs have realized that a future free from HIV is within reach. …So why do we continue to see new infections and AIDS related deaths? What is keeping us from normalizing HIV testing and healthcare?
‘A Social Cure’ is the effort of a team of female and minority filmmakers to explore these questions and offer insight to the role we each play in the future of the pandemic. We travel to the epicenter of the virus to share the stories of three South Africans who live in communities where HIV infection rates hover around 30%. These stories are framed by the experience of top officials at UNAIDS, National Department of Health and MIT scientists who mine data that reveal the real potential of our new hyper-networked societies to go beyond spreading information to affect real behavior change. HIV is a social disease. It needs a social cure
Meet our team
‘A Social Cure’ is a film made by a team of female and minority filmmakers about marginalized communities. We are dedicated to the promotion of an inclusive film and media industry.