Plague on You, A

Synopsis: Draws on evidence from both press and television to show how the media has promoted and reinforced the prejudice of ‘homophobia’, especially at a time when there is widepread concern at the spread of AIDS. Shows how the media reporting of the AIDS issue tends to emotionalise and distort rather than inform, with constant references to ‘plague’ and ‘scourge’. Against the media rhetoric, consultants, doctors and representatives of the gay community explain what impact such distortions have had.
Series: Open Space, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production: 1985
Availability: Hire
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Uses: Media studies at intermediate and advanced level.*
Subjects: Media studies
Keywords: AIDS; homosexuality; media reporting

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