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Life Support (2007)

“You Can't Live Without It.”

  • 90 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.7/10 (1322 votes)

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Plot

Set against the gritty backdrop of Brooklyn, New York, 'Life Support' (2007) paints an unflinching portrait of Ana Wallace, a former crack addict turned HIV-positive crusader. Committed to battling the AIDS epidemic that plagues her African American community, Ana dedicates herself to the Life Support organization. Her days are spent threading through the city's veins, distributing condoms, imparting wisdom through lectures, and offering solace with her advice. At home, Ana shares her life with Slick, the man who transmitted AIDS to her, and their young daughter, Kim. A complex web of familial ties is revealed as we learn that Ana's older daughter, Kelly, lives with her estranged mother, Lucille, due to Ana's lost custody. The narrative takes a poignant turn when Amare, Kelly's childhood friend and a rejected gay youth, disappears into the labyrinth of Brooklyn's streets. With Amare's health failing, Ana plunges into a desperate search to save him. As Lucille plans to move Kelly to Virginia, Ana is forced to confront the realities of her life and reassess her strained relationship with her elder daughter. 'Life Support' is a stark exploration of resilience, regret, and redemption, driving home the harsh realities of AIDS while illuminating the enduring human spirit.

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Life Support is a drama movie featuring Queen Latifah.

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