Life Support

TV Movie
2007
TV-MA
1h 27m

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6.7/10

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The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

1.4K

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 9 wins & 13 nominations total

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Trivia
Tanya and Amare who are sister and brother in this film are actually real siblings. Tracee Ellis Ross and Evan Ross, children of the iconic singer Diana Ross.

Connections
Featured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)

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Well Be As It May
Written by Jeremy James
Performed by Jeremy James
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Featured review

10/10

Excellent Film!

This film is beyond excellent. Where do I start? First, , the acting by all involved including the minor parts is brilliant. Queen Latifah is truly royal; Ross, Smith, and Pierce are equally brilliant; however, Pierce's role as the husband matches Latifah's performance punch for punch. A special shout out to Tracee Ellis Ross whose small role was handled brilliantly.

Second, the movie itself feel like a home movie. It is no small wonder it is based on the life of "Ana" a real life heroin addict whose life unfolds in front of us. The movies use of NYC locations was a smart move by all involved. The music used is really good. The dreariness of the city holds up like a toxic killer that is HIV.

Third, the topic of HIV amongst the forgotten community: blacks in America is a long time coming. Nowadays, HIV is huge among African American in our inner cities.

The movie finely address the "invisible" population and gives them names and faces.

I wholeheartedly recommend this film for anyone who wants to see what brilliant acting, plot line, and heart-wrenching choices people make...even if they are wrong.