XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington D.C. Demonstration on HIV and human rights in the Lafayette Park. Interviews with demonstrants about womens rights and the rights of sex workers and drug users.

Opening press conference on the ending of AIDS at the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington D.C. with congress woman Barbara Lee, the Director of IAS Elly Katabira, among others. A demonstration for the rights of sex workers and drug users takes place.

XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Interviews with activists from across the world, representing non-governmental organizations advocating for HIV prevention and the rights of youth.

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.