Documentary examining the impact the spread of Aids had on San Francisco's gay community in the 1980s. The film focuses on five residents of the city whose lives were affected, including those afflicted with the disease, as well as researchers, activists and carers, and explores the social and political issues of the era along with the role of community support in dealing with the crisis.

A reflective look at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco and how individuals rose to the occasion during the first years of the crisis.