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Mauna Nada

2017 · 60 min

A quiet, heartfelt documentary where artists reflect candidly on illness and creativity, moving slowly but with genuine emotional weight.

Directed by
Anthony Bawn, Brentley Bawn
Overview
In the world of HIV advocacy many of those affected tell their story with hopes of saving a life. This documentary takes a journey that allows artists to speak about their struggles and how HIV has inspired their artistry.

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Directed by
Anthony Bawn, Brentley Bawn
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    Themes
    • identity
    • art
    • healing
    • isolation
    • survival
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    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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