Sex Positive(2009)
What if you knew a deadly epidemic was coming and no one would believe you?
Sex Positive Synopsis
Sex Positive explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M hustler turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has never been aptly credited. Mr. Berkowitz emerged from the epicenter of the epidemic demanding a solution to the problem before the outside world would take heed. Now destitute and alone, Mr. Berkowitz tells his story to a world who never wanted to listen.
Sex Positive (2009) is a documentary film directed by Daryl Wein, released on June 12, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Richard Berkowitz, Michael Callen, Larry Kramer and Susan Brown. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Daryl Wein
- Producers:
- David Oliver Cohen, Daryl Wein
- Status:
- Released
Sex Positive Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Richard Berkowitz
Richard Berkowitz
as Self
Michael Callen
as Self (archive footage)
Larry Kramer
as Self
Susan Brown
as Self
Sean O. Strub
as Self
Norma Connolly
as Self
- Gabriel Rotello
Gabriel Rotello
as Self
Edmund White
as Self
Michael Lucas
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Daryl Wein, produced by David Oliver Cohen and Daryl Wein.
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Sex Positive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Sex Positive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sex Positive online?
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Sex Positive (2009) is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sex Positive?
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The main cast of Sex Positive (2009) includes Richard Berkowitz, Michael Callen, Larry Kramer, Susan Brown and Sean O. Strub. The film was directed by Daryl Wein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sex Positive released?
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Sex Positive was released on June 12, 2009 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Sex Positive worth watching?
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Sex Positive (2009) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.