AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Todd Shuttleworth was diagnosed with AIDS in June 1984, and was fired from his job three months later when his employer found out. Todd became one of the first individuals in the United States to take legal action against his employer for wrongful dismissal, marking the beginning of a protracted legal battle that paralleled his personal struggle with the illness.
AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, USA he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review newspaper. His poignant reflections providing insight into the struggles and realities faced by those living with AIDS.
AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
In this series finale, we delve into the complex and often troubling interplay between fear and exploitation surrounding AIDS diagnoses. Incidents of 'spitting', where individuals discharged saliva while claiming to be AIDS carriers. Equally disturbing are the stories of criminals wielding hypodermic needles, asserting that they contained HIV-infected blood.
AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
In 1982, San Francisco became a pivotal backdrop for a landmark moment in the fight against AIDS, as four men publicly revealed their diagnosis, courageously confronting the stigma and fear surrounding the disease. Their heartfelt testimonies illuminated the human experience behind the statistics, transforming ignorance into compassion.