The Bloody Truth (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, The Bloody Truth is a documentary film directed by Carl Gierstorfer, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. This film tells the story of the unknown pre-history of the AIDS virus, long before people started to die in the US and Europe. Following a team of scientists we uncover a forgotten medical archive in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that tells of an epidemic a full two decades before anyone knew about the novel killer. From high-tech labs in the US to African medics who have their boots on the ground, we trace HIV back to its origin in the jungles of Cameroon. In the decades around the turn of the 20th century, colonialism fundamentally changed the lives of millions of people in central Africa; it created an environment that allowed HIV to leave its original host, the chimpanzee, and start to spread in humans.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bloody Truth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bloody Truth page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bloody Truth (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bloody Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bloody Truth worth watching?
- The Bloody Truth holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Bloody Truth released?
- The Bloody Truth was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.