Movie
Buddies
...The first dramatic movie about AIDS
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Buddies opened in theaters September 12, 1985. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
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Cast
David SchachterDavid Bennett
David RoseSteveCredits
- Directed by
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Written by
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Film and Video WorkshopUnited States