Author Topic: Stephen Fry: HIV and Me - Episode 2 (Read 12793 times)

manchesteruk · « **on:** October 09, 2007, 02:30:29 pm »

Second episode is being shown tonight. I can upload it again if anyone can host it this time, philly has gone over his download limit I think so he can't do it this time. Heres the description of tonights episode might be of more interest to us lot this one:

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In part two of this powerful and timely documentary series looking at HIV and AIDS, Stephen Fry explores what life is like living with the virus today and the impact treatment has had.

Twenty years ago there was no medication. Becoming infected meant almost certain death. But this year a drugs company has produced the long awaited breakthrough of controlling HIV with one pill a day. Stephen wants to find out if that explains why HIV has slipped off the radar despite the fact that there are three times as many sufferers in Britain today as 10 years ago.

Stephen begins his journey meeting people whose lives have literally been saved by the drugs. He meets a 21 year old girl born positive who has now given birth to a baby born negative.

But Stephen also discovers that taking the medication often leads to terrible side effects and that thousands of patients now find themselves resistant to the drugs. In the case of one man in Los Angeles resistant to all 24 drugs, a 'salvage' patient who fears he is about to die.

But at least in the UK there are drugs. Most HIV patients around the world can only dream of such a situation. Stephen goes to Uganda to explore why the drugs don't seem to be getting through. The answer is unexpected and depressing. Some strong language.

I like the fact he seems to be covering the medication side effects and resistance.

englishgirl · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2007, 02:40:52 pm »

i saw a trailer for it yesterday and it looked v good

vokz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:27:25 pm »

I think it was even more powerful than the first documentary.

Just John · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:33:04 pm »

Quote from: vokz on October 09, 2007, 05:27:25 pm

I think it was even more powerful than the first documentary.

Me too, top marks for everyone concerned in its production.

John.

englishgirl · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:38:49 pm »

thought it was very good, very powerful. also very challenging on stigma issues, so good work to all involved.
lots to talk about at work tomorrow

i love stephen fry!

Cliff · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:44:12 pm »

Yes. Was good. Very good actually. But honestly, it made me a bit sad. Sometimes I just like having my head in the sand. Getting a dose of reality can be overwhelming at times, but beneficial...even if it doesn't feel that way.

LPinUK · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:50:22 pm »

I enjoyed tonight's program, especially as it concentrated more on living with HIV.

Very informative and up to date, really accurate portrayal of what it is like living with the virus today.

Just a thought, I wonder what it will be like to watch that documentary say 10 years from now?, I wonder what changes we will see by then, less stigma?, resistance busting drugs ? who knows, but I do know if a similar documentary was made 10 years ago the story would have been a whole lot different.

Dragonette · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2007, 05:59:33 pm »

I thought it was very good this time. And sad.

manchesteruk · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2007, 06:01:16 pm »

Powerful is the right word to describe that. I thought it was excellent if not a little sad and hard to watch in parts. I'm glad Stephen Fry devoted such a big part to stigma thats really what I wanted to see. He realised while making the programme just how prominent it still is. I think he actually said at one point we've gone forward in medical terms but backward in psychological. Anyway i've got a job interview tomorrow morning so I'm going to bed I'll add some more tomorrow.

Chris

keyite · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2007, 06:54:44 pm »

I agree, very good and very powerful. Just like the first one, I felt it was quite emotionally draining to watch. It had me in tears quite often. In a good way and very much testimony to how important these two programmes are.

I was glad he focused on the stigma and just how crippling it is. It also made it dawn on me how much more intensely the stigma seem to be experienced by straight pozzies compared to the reality urban gay men typically face.

ademas · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2007, 07:10:21 pm »

It's on youtube in six parts--I don't know for how long...

(and I think this is episode 1. I hope episode 2 gets posted, too.)

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QCWmlLJ5t0

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUXHwJM3ivQ

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U69i7LhVaZM

Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuY9R0FSKhw

Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySGrA8eLub0

Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwIj65hBoRw

komnaes · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2007, 10:02:23 pm »

Quote from: ademas on October 09, 2007, 07:10:21 pm

(and I think this is episode 1. I hope episode 2 gets posted, too.)

These are links to parts of last week episode. I am trying to locate an online file now of the second episode. You can also watch the first episode in 4 parts online in this online video stie:

Part 1: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1263202EHwcRy7Q

Part 2: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v12633527szwnpy8

Part 3: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1263391zZR5p55W

Part 4: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1263433fswCD6q7

Veoh offers sightly better quality than youtube for people with fast connection; you can also download the files in divx format.

Shaun

PS - Chris/Manchesteruk, I sent you a PM about using my mac.com account. Please let me know what works and once I have a file I will upload them in veoh like I did.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2007, 10:27:16 pm »

Yes, I think my concern with my .mac account was overkill once I researched it. Plus I don't think that many people downloaded it, so I'm more than happy to host the 2nd part once again Chris... whatever, or Shaun can do it.

I'd just prefer having both parts in wide screen .avi format in case I ever want to burn it to a disc to give to someone else later.

leatherman · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:01:48 pm »

I downloaded it from you philly, and probably should have said thanks

if you could post this second one, I would appreciate it. (I liked watching it without the breaks

)

Thanks!

David_CA · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:36:47 pm »

Quote from: philly267 on October 09, 2007, 10:27:16 pm

Yes, I think my concern with my .mac account was overkill once I researched it. Plus I don't think that many people downloaded it, so I'm more than happy to host the 2nd part once again Chris... whatever, or Shaun can do it.

I'd just prefer having both parts in wide screen .avi format in case I ever want to burn it to a disc to give to someone else later.

I downloaded it on two different computers (home and work) and tried to play it on four. It only played sound, with no video. It was very strange and I'm not sure what could have caused it, but thanks anyway!

David

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:38:40 pm »

Well THAT'S JUST GREAT. Not a sole thanked either Chris/manchesteruk for recording it or for me hosting the video.

You ungrateful AIDS infected homos.

David_CA · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:39:35 pm »

I said thanks.

leatherman · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:48:10 pm »

Quote from: philly267 on October 09, 2007, 11:38:40 pm

You ungrateful AIDS infected homos.

You're right. My name is "mud".

Thank you!

mikie
(looking for the bowing "we're not worthy" emoticon

)

komnaes · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:52:42 pm »

Quote from: philly267 on October 09, 2007, 10:27:16 pm

Yes, I think my concern with my .mac account was overkill once I researched it. Plus I don't think that many people downloaded it, so I'm more than happy to host the 2nd part once again Chris... whatever, or Shaun can do it.

I'd just prefer having both parts in wide screen .avi format in case I ever want to burn it to a disc to give to someone else later.

Hi Philly

I don't think I have enough bandwidth to allow the same kind of file sharing with my .mac account. If Chris uploads it to you I can then downlaod it from you (or Chris can upload to mind to), then I post it on veoh.com so everyone can watch.

And I DID say thanks!

Shaun

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2007, 01:52:07 am »

There's a 100 GB limit per month, but you may use half of your allotted bandwidth every two weeks.

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How do I know if I'm approaching my bandwidth limit?

You will receive a warning email when you have used 75% of your allotted bandwidth, another email when you have used 90% of your allotted bandwidth, and yet another email when you have used 100% of your allotted bandwidth.

When you exceed your allotted bandwidth, your site will be blocked. You will still be able to view your own site, publish updates with iWeb, and access other .Mac services, but other people will not be able to visit your site until your data transfer rate is reset to zero, which happens every two weeks.

How do I avoid going over my bandwidth limit?

Here are some ways to avoid exceeding your bandwidth limit:

Compress or remove videos and podcasts from your site (and encourage visitors to download your videos or podcasts rather than visit the site repeatedly to view the same content)
Purchase more iDisk space, which increases your allotted bandwidth
Password-protect your Web galleries or pages to limit page views to those who know the password.
You can monitor your data transfer history or buy more bandwidth from the "Account Settings" pane of your .Mac account online:

Go to www.mac.com and log in by clicking the "Log in" text on the far right of the blue bar.
Click on the word "Account" above your member name.
Log in again since you’re entering your personal "Account Settings" pane.
Once you’re in the "Account Settings" pane, look below "Account" to the "Storage" section. On the last line, you can see your "Data Transfer/month" followed by a number in GB.
Click the "Details" link to monitor your monthly usage, or click the "Buy More" button to upgrade your iDisk and data transfer limit.

Mine says: You are currently using 11.36 GB of 50 GB bimonthly data transfer limit, so I'm sort of safe. Chris can upload it to mine.

How much do you have on yours, Shaun? Are you sharing fisting porn to all the Sodomites in Shanghai?

komnaes · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2007, 02:08:54 am »

Quote from: philly267 on October 10, 2007, 01:52:07 am

How much do you have on yours, Shaun? Are you sharing fisting porn to all the Sodomites in Shanghai?

Haha... China's state secrets!

I think I can still put it up there for downloading if Chris can upload to my account directly. But I still think the best option is Veoh.com because like youtube folks can watch online and it also allows downloading.

Shaun

manchesteruk · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2007, 02:33:11 am »

Quote from: David_NC on October 09, 2007, 11:36:47 pm

I downloaded it on two different computers (home and work) and tried to play it on four. It only played sound, with no video. It was very strange and I'm not sure what could have caused it, but thanks anyway!

Just try installing the Xvid video codec David that should sort it, a quick google search should bring it up.

Quote from: philly267 on October 10, 2007, 01:52:07 am

Mine says: You are currently using 11.36 GB of 50 GB bimonthly data transfer limit, so I'm sort of safe. Chris can upload it to mine.

Uploading to yours now.

scud44 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2007, 04:43:32 am »

This is a valuable piece of media - I hope that the second part can be posted soon. I have already sent details of this site to our local HIV counselling service and to a couple of local colleges.

Hope to see more soon

Thanks to those who posted the details

Regards
Scud

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2007, 07:46:50 am »

Quote from: komnaes on October 10, 2007, 02:08:54 am

Haha... China's state secrets!

I think I can still put it up there for downloading if Chris can upload to my account directly. But I still think the best option is Veoh.com because like youtube folks can watch online and it also allows downloading.

Shaun

No, Miss Thing -- the flash format sucks donkey balls.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2007, 07:50:08 am »

Quote from: manchesteruk on October 10, 2007, 02:33:11 am

Uploading to yours now.

Are you sure?

I had a back up running to my iDisk last night so that might have interfered. I stopped it this morning as something was fucked up with it, so the disk is inactive now and if you encountered any problems you should not have any if you start now. Maybe you were waiting until later anyway because I don't see anything in my "public" file at all.

thanks

komnaes · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2007, 07:56:51 am »

Quote from: philly267 on October 10, 2007, 07:46:50 am

No, Miss Thing -- the flash format sucks donkey balls.

Yeah? Only on your Mac Philissa..

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2007, 08:28:52 am »

Flash was made by Satan.

trellium · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2007, 09:08:46 am »

For those who torrent:

The 2 part videos (.avi) are available via bittorrent on Demonoid.com
If anyone needs an invitation code to register with demonoid, PM me.

Stephen Fry: HIV and Me (Part 1 of 2)
Airdate: October 2, 2007 on UK BBC 2
Quality: TV Rip
Runtime: 59 minutes
Filesize: 500MB
Video: AVI (624x352)
Audio: MP3, 136kbps
http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1378371/1221891/
Peers: 18 seeders, 13 leechers, 31 total

Stephen Fry: HIV and Me (Part 2 of 2)
Airdate: October 9, 2007 on UK BBC 2
Quality: TV Rip
Runtime: 59 minutes
Filesize: 500MB
Video: AVI (624x352)
Audio: MP3, 136kbps
http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1378887/8553237/
Peers: 1 seeders, 23 leechers, 24 total

Stephen Fry - HIV and Me.avi (Part 1) 499.68 MB
Seeding: 18 Leeching: 2 Completed: 223
http://en.gay-torrents.net/index.php?action=torrentsdetails;torrent=42557

I'll edit to include Part 2 when its available on gay-torrents.net
Registration required for gay-torrents.net The torrent is in the Non-Porn section.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2007, 10:10:58 am »

DO I TORRENT YOU ASK

::scoffs::

I have 24 of them going as we speak.

manchesteruk · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2007, 01:31:15 pm »

Quote from: philly267 on October 10, 2007, 07:50:08 am

Are you sure?

I had a back up running to my iDisk last night so that might have interfered. I stopped it this morning as something was fucked up with it, so the disk is inactive now and if you encountered any problems you should not have any if you start now. Maybe you were waiting until later anyway because I don't see anything in my "public" file at all.

thanks

Hi Philly,

I started it running before I left the house today and it seemed to be uploading ok. Just got back now and it was asking for a username and password? So I cancelled it. I can start it again if you'd like.

Chris

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #30 on:** October 10, 2007, 02:06:34 pm »

No big deal. I'm downloading the torrent file already, though it's rather slow.

David_CA · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2007, 02:22:06 pm »

I'm downloading 'em from YouTube as we speak. There must be a lot of folks watching them, as the downloads are slow today.

trellium · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:32:24 am »

Quote from: philly267 on October 10, 2007, 10:10:58 am

DO I TORRENT YOU ASK

::scoffs::

I have 24 of them going as we speak.

24??!? Torrent Slore!

No wonder its slow, I try to keep it less than 15
I've finally finished downloading Part 2 from demonoid, its nicely seeded now.

Update:
Stephen Fry - HIV and Me (Part 2).avi 499.65 MB
Seeding: 4 Leeching: 27 Completed Downloads: 6

is now available at gay-torrents.net
http://en.gay-torrents.net/index.php?action=torrentsdetails;torrent=43025

Registration required for gay-torrents.net The torrent is in the Non-Porn section.

thunter34 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:39:14 am »

Oh, yeah. I had forgotten they have a non-porn section.

Anyway, I watched both installments of the documentary last night. Pretty good, actually.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:41:33 am »

Can't wait until my Brazilian Capoeira porn torrent finishes!

komnaes · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:54:39 am »

Quote from: philly267 on October 11, 2007, 10:41:33 am

Can't wait until my Brazilian Capoeira porn torrent finishes!

I downloaded all the Capoeira series from gaytorrent...

though now I get everything I need through links to rapidshare through a google group.. much much more efficient than BT.

You and I would have such a cat flight over those buffed and juicy Brazilian hunks in Rio Philissa...

Shaun

trellium · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2007, 11:07:59 am »

I'm so stuffing my head into LOADED DAWSON's CREAM PIE later......yum...LOL

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2007, 11:10:09 am »

Shaun, PM me info on that google group. However, I know you have to pay monthly for rapidshare as I did it one time. I'm not big on how they sometime seem to split up videos and then I have to reassemble them, etc.

Oh, and fortunately there is a sizable community of Puerto Rican and Dominicans in Philadelphia, similar to New York. I can proudly state that I received my copious collection of anal warts from Carlos in a Philly peep show booth in 1997.

thunter34 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2007, 11:12:36 am »

this thread is straying a bit.

red_Dragon888 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2007, 11:22:37 pm »

loved it

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