Gay Positive (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Gay Positive is a documentary film directed by A.J. Mattioli, running about 51 minutes. “A documentary about the Ban on Gay and Bisexual Men from donating Blood in the USA” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Gay Positive is the story of one man trying to bring to attention the outdated ban on gay men donating blood in the United States of America. This documentary is meant to inform and educate people on this controversial issue. A woman who recently received her nursing degree presents facts that could suggest that in order to keep our blood supply clean and abundant, we must update our current screening process for potential donors. By taking the camera to the streets, Gay Positive captures the opinions of people from many walks of life regarding how they feel about the ban today. One of the questions posed was, "If you were in need of a blood transfusion and the donor was healthy, would it concern you if this generous individual was a gay male?" Recent history proves that when tragedy strikes, donor centers are often in short supply and struggle to meet demand. The ban forces organizations such as The Red Cross to reject willing, disease-free, healthy individuals.

Who’s in it. Gay Positive stars Lisa Lampanelli as Self and Eric Millegan as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gay Positive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gay Positive page.

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