5B (2018)

5B is a documentary that takes an in-depth look at the early years of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. The film focuses on the nurses of Ward 5B at San Francisco General Hospital, who created the first dedicated AIDS ward in the United States. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores the challenges faced by the nurses, the impact of the epidemic on the LGBTQ+ community, and the medical advancements made during that time.