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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0026359424229
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Hbo Home Video
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hbo Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 07, 2007
Running Time: 88 minutes
Sales Rank: 21439
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Editorial Review:
Description:
HBO Films presents Academy Award® nominee Queen Latifah (Chicago) in a heartbreaking story of one woman's journey to the brink of self-destruction and despair, and her inspirational fight to gain back her dignity and her family. Ana is an HIV-positive former drug addict from Brooklyn, desperately struggling with her past and passionately trying to make things right with her involvement in an AIDS outreach group, Life Support. Inspired by a true story, Life Support is a touching, poignant tale of loving, losing and letting go.
DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Featurette
Interviews
Production Notes
Amazon.com:
Though Queen Latifah is less known for her dramatic skills, films such as Life Support drive home the point that this singer turned actress has the chops to build a serious career in movies. Thanks to her work on the sitcom Living Single, everyone knows that she's funny. And musicals such as Chicago and Hairspray prove that her singing talent extends far further than rap. Here, Latifah captivates the audience with her understated performance. Based on the true-life story of writer-director Nelson George's HIV-positive sister, Andrea Williams, Life Support stars Latifah as Ana, a recovering junkie who tries to atone for her seedy past by being a loving mom to her 9-year-old daughter. In addition, she takes care of her husband, who also has HIV. But Life Support, an AIDS awareness facility that is an integral part of her life, is where Ana feels most at home. As the movie unfolds, we see how far Ana has come from her rocky beginnings, and how much more she has to accomplish before she can repair the damage from her past. One that seems irreparable is the sticky relationship she has with her estranged teenage daughter, who lives with Ana's mother (wonderfully played by Anna Deavere Smith). While there are some moments in the film that are overly maudlin, giving it more of a Movie of the Week feel than that of a feature film, Latifah's deft touch--as well as superb acting by the supporting cast--make Ana someone we all would like to help, yet are wary of befriending. --Jae-Ha Kim
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Excellent teaching tool for HIV prevention
For individuals in the field of HIV prevention, this is an excellent film that sheds light on the human aspect of HIV/AIDS, especially as it affects the black community.
Rating: - We Are Family !!
How can ANYONE not relate to this movie ?? Awesome story , Impressive acting by Queen Latifah along with 2 of Diana Ross's children . Tried to hold back tears on this one !! A must have for your collection !!
Rating: - a movie everyone should see
this movie I would tell anyone to see. This is what a person has to deal with, LIFE and with the support of her group and some family members she educates her emotional battles. I enjoyed this one a lot!
Rating: - great
this is a great, great movie. it takes a look at the harsh world of some people suffering with AIDS. it is very moving. the characters are real and the dialogue and problems are real. no hollywood bull here. it is fantastic and well worth your time.
Rating:  - A Really Good Movie
This was a great movie. All of the actors played their roles so well that it's almost as if you aren't watching a movie. It's like you're witnessing these peoples lives as it unfolds. It didn't go into the real-real-grittyness of the streets but you get a real clear idea of it. Latifah was great, and I was also impressed with Evan Ross's roll.
This was an all around great film and I don't regret buying it.
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