5B is a documentary film that tells the story of the early days of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. The film focuses on the nurses and caregivers who worked on the first AIDS ward at San Francisco General Hospital, known as Ward 5B. These healthcare workers were pioneers in the treatment of AIDS patients and played a crucial role in changing the way the disease was perceived and treated.
The film features interviews with nurses, doctors, and patients who were involved in Ward 5B, as well as archival footage and photographs from the time. It explores the challenges and triumphs of the healthcare workers who cared for AIDS patients at a time when the disease was poorly understood and highly stigmatized.
5B is a powerful and moving tribute to the courage and compassion of the individuals who fought on the front lines of the AIDS epidemic. It sheds light on a crucial chapter in the history of HIV/AIDS and honors the memory of those who lost their lives to the disease.