Together we can: South Africa’s Youth against AIDS
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| Directed by | Gerald Fox Jacqueline Fox |
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| Music by | John Quinn |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Jacqueline Fox |
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| Production company(s) | Synergy Films |
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Together We Can: South Africa’s Youth against AIDS is a documentary film that was produced with Synergy Films for the United Nations and featured on ITV in 2000, directed and produced by Jacqueline Fox and Gerald Fox.[1] The film explores the devastating impact that AIDS has had on the youth in Sub-Saharan countries.[2][3], with a particular focus on South Africa. The documentary sheds light on how young people are responding to this crisis, especially in the aftermath of the death of Nkosi Johnson.[4][5][6]
Plot[edit]
This documentary is about the impact of AIDS on the youth in Sub-Saharan countries and their fight against it.[1][7]
Production[edit]
The film delves into the efforts being made on the ground to fight and contain the spread of the virus, whether in hospitals, orphanages, or even under a tree. It aims to paint a comprehensive picture of the country's response to the epidemic and shows how individuals,[8] [9]NGOs, and government organizations are coming together to combat the scourge of AIDS in South Africa[10]. The documentary specifically focuses on the efforts of young people in the country who are actively working to fight against the disease.[11] It shows a raw and often uncomfortable view of a country in crisis, as it struggles to combat a disease that is constantly evolving.[12][13] The film presents a visual representation of the positive efforts that are being made toward the crisis. Through this documentary, the audience is given a unique insight into the challenges faced by the youth in South Africa and the incredible work that they are doing to fight against AIDS.[8] Overall, the film is a powerful exploration of the impact of AIDS on the youth of Sub-Saharan Africa and a testament to the resilience and determination of those who are fighting against it.[12][14][15]
Reception[edit]
The Documentary film was made for United Nations and was shown in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the issue of AIDS, which won the RAI/FAO The Prix Italia Special Award, Bologna (2001).[2][not in citation given]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Together We Can - South Africa's Youth against Aids (2001)". BFI. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dwyer-Lindgren, Laura; Cork, Michael A.; Sligar, Amber; Steuben, Krista M.; Wilson, Kate F.; Provost, Naomi R.; Mayala, Benjamin K.; VanderHeide, John D.; Collison, Michael L.; Hall, Jason B.; Biehl, Molly H.; Carter, Austin; Frank, Tahvi; Douwes-Schultz, Dirk; Burstein, Roy (2006). "Mapping HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2017". Nature. 570 (7760): 189–193. doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1200-9. ISSN 1476-4687.
- ↑ Nations, United. "Combatting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa – Investing in Health Can Make the Difference". United Nations. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ↑ "Nkosi Johnson: The child campaigner who changed South Africa". BBC News. 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ↑ "Nkosi Johnson". The MY HERO Project. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ↑ "Nkosi Johnson | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ↑ Knibbs, Jessica (2020-02-04). "Nkosi Johnson health: Remembering the child who raised awareness". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 www.oberon.nl, Oberon Amsterdam, together we can... youth against aids in south africa (2001) - Jacqueline Fox, Gerald Fox | IDFA, retrieved 2023-04-23
- ↑ Abdool Karim, Quarraisha (2002). "The evolving HIV epidemic in South Africa". International Journal of Epidemiology.
- ↑ Roser, Max; Ritchie, Hannah (2018-04-03). "HIV / AIDS". Our World in Data.
- ↑ Shekh, Akbar (2020-02-06). "Nkosi Johnson: The Child Campaigner Who Changed The Perception Of World Towards HIV/AIDS". Wikye. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "5 Movies and Documentaries About HIV and AIDS That Get It Right". Healthline. 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ↑ Allinder, Sara M.; Fleischman, Janet (2019-04-02). "The World's Largest HIV Epidemic in Crisis: HIV in South Africa".
- ↑ "Together We Can" (PDF). Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
- ↑ cycles, This text provides general information Statista assumes no liability for the information given being complete or correct Due to varying update; Text, Statistics Can Display More up-to-Date Data Than Referenced in the. "Topic: HIV/AIDS in Africa". Statista. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
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