Basic Info
Release: May 22, 2022
Runtime: 23 min
Status: Released
The Ruth Brinker Story
2022
23 min
Overview
At the age of 63, retired food-service worker Ruth Brinker became a pioneer of HIV care in her community and would become a legend among San Franciscans. The AIDS epidemic hit San Francisco the hardest and created a wave of fear and uncertainty that left many victims feeling hopeless and alone. Brinker, a woman whose deep compassion became a source of strength for others struggling to cope with the times, began cooking meals in her kitchen to deliver to her neighbors who were too ill to take care of themselves. Her goal was to not only provide meals but to also revitalize the city's sense of community and spend time with HIV/AIDS patients to end the isolation they experienced.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Ruth Brinker
Self
Sandy Kovtun
Ruth Brinker
Crew
Victoria Beits
Music
Apo W. Bazidi
Producer
Goran Zaneti
Producer
Cassidy Friedman
Cinematography
Apo W. Bazidi
Director
Apo W. Bazidi
Writer
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