Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.
Acting
Hadary's Saul — furious, tender, unforgettable.
Writing
Hoffman's stage roots keep dialogue sharp as scalpels.
Director
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Hoffman's 1985 play, it premiered on PBS during Reagan's silent genocide — mainstream TV actually said 'AIDS' out loud.
Jonathan Hadary originated Saul on Broadway; this filmed version preserves his Tony-nominated performance that most audiences never saw live.
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