What is AIDS? (1988)
• May 11th, 1988 • 0h 13min
Documentary
Overview
One of the most controversial subjects of the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic ended thousands of lives across America. This video, entitled What is AIDS helps educate the youth of America about the deadly disease.
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