Reel Affirmations Presents: Desert Migration

Directed by Daniel F. Cardone and produced by Marc Smolowitz, Desert Migration is an evocative feature length documentary that features long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS telling their stories in their own words - unfiltered, raw and deeply personal. As the first and only film to feature stories about long-term survivors, Desert Migration provides the perfect foundation for discussing the complex issues that face all those living long-term with HIV, including side effects of treatment, depression, PTSD, isolation and stigma. This sort of storytelling also allows us to honor those we have lost, remember our own struggles and to heal and transform ourselves. WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE DIRECTOR DANIEL F. CARDONE WILL BE PRESENT FOR OUR Q&A/PANEL DISCUSSION MODERATED BY JUSTIN GOFORTH, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS OF WHITMAN WALKER HEALTH WITH PANELISTS JOHN HASSELL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, MIKE MCVICKER-WEAVER, LINKAGE SPECIALIST OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS CLIFF GILBERT AND WALLACE CORBETT. Introduction and moment of silence by Rayceen Pendarvis Following the film and panel discussion please join us for a catered cocktail reception by the gourment chefs of Galley Foods!