XIX International AIDS Conference. Session on leadership and health policy with leaders of community networks in Russia and India, and the US governmental program PEPFAR. They answer questions on access to ARV treatment, housing and morphine for pain relief.

XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Interview with Fatma Hacioglu from Turkey and David Jason Wessenaar from South Africa, two advocates for youth sexual and reproductive rights. They talk about sexuality education in their home countries.

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.