The Checkup
Genres
Overview
This short film depicts the brutally-honest yet warm relationship that develops between a doctor and her patient on HIV antiviral drugs. Every three months, they work through a series of shockingly-intrusive questions, forming a unique bond on the front lines of what the United Nations calls the worst, most deadly epidemic in human history.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
6 min
Release Date
2019-06-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
Joshua Torgerson
The Patient
Altagracia Nova
The Doctor
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