Movies and TvShows featuring "death-from-aids" theme.

The Normal Heart is a powerful drama that tells the story of the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. It follows the efforts of activists and doctors as they fight against the indifference and prejudice of the government and the medical community.

London-based journalist Martin Sixsmith meets Philomena Lee, a woman who was forced to give up her son for adoption years ago. Together, they begin a search for her son, encountering deception and uncovering the truth about what happened to him. As they dig deeper, they learn about the abuse and secrets surrounding the adoption process. Despite the obstacles, they are determined to find closure and reunite Philomena with her long-lost son.

In the small town of Sandusky, Ohio in the 1990s, retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger receives a request to style the hair of his former client and dear friend, Mona. Despite facing opposition and challenges along the way, including his declining health, Pat sets out on a touching and humorous adventure to give Mona the final look she deserves. Swan Song explores themes of friendship, identity, and the power of forgiveness in the face of loss and mortality.

BPM (Beats per Minute) is a drama set in 1990s Paris, where a group of activists from the organization ACT UP fight for the rights and recognition of people affected by AIDS. The film follows their struggles, demonstrations, and personal relationships in the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

A Castle in Italy follows the story of a wealthy family who goes through various challenges including family crises, financial struggles, and health issues. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships.

With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.

A glowing, prismatic portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of NYC nightlife. Interviews with friends and witnesses (including Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, and Billy Joel, among others) round out this glittering evocation of the man who defined the most beautiful and decadent era of recent memory.