Touchy subject matter elicites angry response
Given the US's prudish views toward sexuality and sinner stigma around HIV/AIDS, I knew that Art Erotica The Movie could elicit negative reactions. Well, I can already put a check mark in that box.
It is easier to believe that HIV/AIDS is something that happens to "Them" and not "Us". Hearing that the virus could infect you or someone you love can generate fear that turns into misplaced anger. That is exactly what happened in this case.
I get that just the word 'erotic' makes some people blush, but that does not make them any less human and therefore any less vulnerable to sexually transmitted disease. To think humans are not sexually active is delusional. 50% of the US contract an STD by age 25 whether they take a 'virginity pledge' or not. 50% US HIV is contract from someone who did not know they were infected. 1 in 20 in Washington D.C. is HIV positive. These stats are what should be eliciting anger.
If my film gets people thinking, talking, taking action... to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, then I will gladly take a few tomatoes thrown at me.
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Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 17:59.