Product: Sex Positive (2008)
Rating: 5.0
A brilliant look at a brave pioneer
The term "unsung hero" is one that is too often bandied about but in Richard Berkowitz's case he is the unsung hero for so many people across the world. This is the story of his determination to get the 1st safe sex message out there to community that was at war with an unknown disease and that was being ignored by a vicious government who did not believe these people mattered. The safe sex message is now out there, we have the tools to protect ourselves but in these early days the real challenge was to get the message out there, to make people believe that this was important to save lives! Richard's life is utterly fascinating and this is a brilliant documentary that really captures the times. I saw this at the 2009 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and it blew me away. A film for anyone who is interested in late 20th century history and a film for people who believe they can make a real difference in this life.