Dr Anthony Fauci from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) gives his thoughts on the future of the AIDS epidemic. He also talks about the targets of the current and future HIV/AIDS research and about international partnerships in the AIDS response.

XIX International AIDS Conference. Lecture on SAMHD1 proteins by a scientist from the French vaccine research institute ANRS. The French Minister of Higher Education and Research holds a speech about the French-American collaboration in vaccine research.

XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. American HIV/AIDS pioneer Dr Anthony Fauci from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) talks about the disappointments of the latest HIV vaccine trials, and the leadership of Peter Piot.

XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. American HIV/AIDS pioneer Dr Anthony Fauci from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) talks about the disappointments of the latest HIV vaccine trials, and the leadership of Peter Piot.

This film tells the US story of the AIDS epidemic starting in the early 1980's. Scientists and activists, both pioneers and youths of today, talk about research, prevention, treatment and care. They also discuss stigma, homophobia and poverty as closely related to HIV and AIDS.

In the last part of the interview with Dr Anthony Fauci he reflects on the global HIV/AIDS situation and response. He also compares AIDS to other diseases such as the Bird Flu, and discusses the specific social and socioeconomic factors of HIV/AIDS.

The primary focus of this documentary is on the history of how the AIDS epidemic started in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York in 1981. Many different stories are told about people affected or surrounded by HIV and AIDS in the early years of the epidemic.

Anthony Fauci is interviewed about the progression from HIV to AIDS. He talks about HIV long-term survivors and different aspects of non-progression to AIDS. He also reflects on the future for antiretroviral drugs and HIV vaccines.