Official movie poster for Gay Positive (2014), a documentary film

Gay Positive(2014)

A documentary about the Ban on Gay and Bisexual Men from donating Blood in the USA

4.0(3)51m2014-03-06
Documentary

Gay Positive Synopsis

Gay Positive is the story of one man trying to bring to attention the outdated ban on gay men donating blood in the United States of America. This documentary is meant to inform and educate people on this controversial issue. A woman who recently received her nursing degree presents facts that could suggest that in order to keep our blood supply clean and abundant, we must update our current screening process for potential donors. By taking the camera to the streets, Gay Positive captures the opinions of people from many walks of life regarding how they feel about the ban today. One of the questions posed was, "If you were in need of a blood transfusion and the donor was healthy, would it concern you if this generous individual was a gay male?" Recent history proves that when tragedy strikes, donor centers are often in short supply and struggle to meet demand. The ban forces organizations such as The Red Cross to reject willing, disease-free, healthy individuals.

Gay Positive (2014) is a documentary film directed by A.J. Mattioli, released on March 6, 2014 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Lisa Lampanelli and Eric Millegan. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.

Director:
A.J. Mattioli
Producers:
A.J. Mattioli
Status:
Released

Gay Positive Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by A.J. Mattioli, produced by A.J. Mattioli.

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Gay Positive Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.

NicAustinQueerQ

The thing about ‘Gay Positive’ is that it still speaks truth years later. I was curious as to why I’m still unable to give blood as a gay man, and I wanted to see if the ban was still in effect. I saw that it was and found this documentary. This is a well-informed and well-crafted documentary that provides all of the different opinions on donating blood and the stigma of HIV and blood donating. I’m hopeful that…

Reviewed on May 20, 2021

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Gay Positive – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Gay Positive online?

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Gay Positive (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Gay Positive?

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The main cast of Gay Positive (2014) includes Lisa Lampanelli and Eric Millegan. The film was directed by A.J. Mattioli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Gay Positive released?

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Gay Positive was released on March 6, 2014 and runs for 51m.

Is Gay Positive worth watching?

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Gay Positive (2014) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.