HIV/AIDS Film Night:
Dear Francis : A ground-breaking HIV/AIDS documentary film

Dear Francis (63 min.) is an extraordinary documentary that zeroes in on the tiny African country of Swaziland. Swaziland with a population of just over a million people has the dubious title of having the highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the world.

The film puts a face to the AIDS pandemic as it chronicles the personal stories of two strangers and the Swazis they befriend. Through these relationships, they discover that the causes of this plague are much more disturbing and complex than they could have ever imagined.

As Chronicle Project tracks these personal journeys, they intersperse the story with interviews of local and international officials working the frontlines of the pandemic. Their insights and commentaries are some of the most enlightening and heart-wrenching interviews on the AIDS crisis to ever reach the screen.

Filled with touching personal encounters and unsettling glimpses into contemporary African life, Dear Francis confronts audiences with the stark reality of the AIDS pandemic. Through this unique story, the film highlights the hope of nation’s future against seemingly insurmountable odds... one life at a time.

To learn more about the film or watch the trailer - please visit www.dearfrancis.org

Upcoming Viewings:

Thursday, March 9 @ 5pm in the Student Union Building (Room 212) at the University of British Columbia. Brief Q&A to follow.

Sunday, March 19 @ 7pm at Tenth Avenue Alliance Church - 11 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver (in the Lounge downstairs). Brief Q&A to follow.

If you are interested in hosting a viewing of the film at your church, youth group, or school, please contact .