In some parts of the South HIV prevalence is comparable to that in sub-Saharan Africa. deepsouth is a poetic and grounding exploration into the lives of those affected by HIV in the Southern United States. After 30 years, the global epidemic has overshadowed the fight at home. Facing a broken health system and a culture of denial, Southerners must create their own solutions to survive.
deepsouth follows Josh, a young, black gay man trying to escape his past and the heavy judgment of the Mississippi Delta; two best friends, Monica and Tammy, and their DIY community preparing for an annual HIV retreat in rural Louisiana; and Birmingham activist, Kathie Hiers, who spends countless hours on the road fighting for equitable resources. Intermixed in these story lines are several mini-stories that reveal broader social and political themes across the rural South.
Check out the trailer here: http://deepsouthfilm.com/71395
