Episode Detail: The Body Politic - In the Life
Designer John Bartlett examines the advertising in the HIV-AIDS industry, including the portrayal of people with HIV and AIDS. Also: Pamela Sneed details health and home-care options for gay and lesbian senior citizens; a look at the movie “Simon & I,” which examines the history of gay rights in South Africa; an overview of the bullying gay youths are often subjected to in high school; Patricia Clarkson offers a backstage tour of the Broadway play “Take Me Out”; and a Harvey Fierstein commentary on the LGBT movement's successes over the past year.