Welcome to the Premiee of the documentary SECOND LIFE

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Dear Colleagues:

WELCOME to the Premiere of " SECOND LIFE " a documentary film about HIV/AIDS. On

2nd of MARCH at GOETHE Institute, 1st floor HALL. KALA GHODA. MUMBAI .

Timings:

6:30 p.m Welcome

6:45 p.m Presentation

7:00 p.m Film

7:45 p.m Debate

* SECOND LIFE*

*Dr. CARAVOTTA, INDIA 2004-2006, 41 min documentary.*

After 20 years of HIV/AIDS epidemic in India, why are people still dying from

stigma and discrimination? This lethal and social virus is a very powerful

killer, even more than HIV/AIDS. Stigma and Discrimination in India due to

HIV/AIDS, is now the silent and real epidemic. This documentary film presents

experiences of how people with HIV/AIDS continue to lead their lives.

* " I created SECOND LIFE as a tool to fight against Stigma and Discrimination in

India " *

* " After witnessing the most powerful discrimination against People Living with

HIV/AIDS in India, I started shooting this documentary film in Mumbai in 2004. I

was amazed to see how patients could rebuild their lives with resilience and

hard work after undergoing such painful experiences. I could not resist the

temptation to carry my camera and use it for their benefit. It was the best tool

to empower PLWHAs to break the silence.

This was the beginning of ** " SECOND LIFE " **. It was not an easy task shooting

with strict confidentiality, encountering a lot of difficulties and following up

with the stories right through the last 2 years. It was a beautiful experience

sharing and living with them during these sessions.

Even as a Doctor, I never had the honor and privilege to be with my patients

with such intimacy and love like in ** " SECOND LIFE " .*

* " SECOND LIFE " is an opportunity to live life as it is...*

*SECOND LIFE Technical sheet *

*Language: *HINDI – MARATHI

*Subtitles: *English

*Duration* 40'51''16* *

*Produced by HUMANITY FILMS*

* " SECOND LIFE " is an INDEPENDENT FILM *

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