‘We Were Here’ Documentary Film Screening

We Were Here is a deeply moving documentary about the advent and devastating effect of HIV/AIDS on the San Francisco community in the 1980s, remembered by five individuals who lived through the crisis, but for whom the memory is still achingly raw. As friends grew sick and died in overwhelming numbers, and society at large moved to exclude and scapegoat homosexuals, the gay community drew together to help and defend and look after each other in what became known as the ‘San Francisco Model’ of true community care. The film is exempt from certification but is recommended for 15s and over.  This event is hosted by Shetland Arts.