I Have AIDS: A Teenager's Story

Overview

This 3‑2‑1 Contact Extra special follows the real‑life journey of a teenager living with AIDS, offering an honest and compassionate look at his daily experiences, challenges, and hopes. Through personal interviews, family conversations, and medical insight, the episode helps young viewers understand the science of HIV/AIDS while confronting the stigma and fear surrounding the disease in the late 1980s. The story emphasizes courage, education, and empathy, giving a human face to an issue that was often misunderstood.