Teddy, twentysomething, finds out from his friend Jay that a girl he was interested in named Laura has AIDS. Jay has already made his sister Iris move out of Laura's apartment. Teddy has an awkward visit with a suspicious and bitter Laura, after which he gathers his friends together and mails out informational brochures on AIDS. As a dramatic vignette, Friends For Life is no great shakes. As a tool for teaching young adults compassion vis a vis people with AIDS, the video might be useful as a discussion starter. But it's too slight to stand alone. Not a necessary purchase. (See Digger: Portrait Of A Bamboo Fly Rod Maker for availability.)
Friends For Life
(1991) 18 min. $140 (25% discount if this review is mentioned). Chip Taylor Communications. Public performance rights included. Color cover. Vol. 7, Issue 7
Friends For Life
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