The Heart of the Matter
- Original title
- The Heart of the Matter
- Year
- 1994
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Cast
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Documentary
- Cinematography
- Genre
- Documentary | AIDS
- Synopsis
- This provocative documentary focuses on the story of Janice Jirau, an HIV-positive African-American woman, as she reveals why she was at high risk and what she did when she discovered she'd been infected. A chorus of other HIV-positive women underscores the universal nature of the problems Janice confronted and draws attention to the alarming growth of the epidemic among women.
- Awards
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1994: Sundance: Freedom of Expression Award
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