Review of We Were Here (2011) by Jeff S — 20 Jun 2012

A devastating picture, tragic and difficult to watch.

This review of We Were Here (2011) was written by Jeff S on 20 Jun 2012.

We Were Here has generally received very positive reviews.

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Simple, thoughtful, delicate and extremely interesting. It teaches a lot on so many levels. Should be watched in schools…

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Heartfelt, retrospective documentary about people who lived though the introduction of the HIV/AIDS virus to San Francisco's GLBTI community…

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By Henri L (40) on 30 Jun 2012

Awesome documentary of one of the worst epidemics humankind has faced…

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By Jim B (632) on 25 Feb 2012

I normally dislike overly talking-head style docs but the pacing, editing and construction of this was really well done - and the story illuminating…

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We Were Here shows how emotional these times have come and I've felt a scratch about these things…

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A very powerful documentary detailing how the AIDS epidemic affected San Francisco…

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