No Sad Songs
"The world's first major documentary on AIDS."
Originally released in 1985. No Sad Songs is a documentary film. directed by Nik Sheehan. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martha Cronen, David MacLean, and David Roche
Synopsis
Jim Black, a 37-year-old Canadian talks about the AIDS that is killing him. He talks about his life and his friends and how his brother's family has rejected him. Catherine Hunt is a Canadian woman whose brother is dying of AIDS. These personal stories are presented with excerpts from a series of performances by Canadian musicians and performance artists in order to give the viewer a bigger picture of the impact of this disease.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
2.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AIDS Committee of Toronto
- Cell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Sad Songs about?
Jim Black, a 37-year-old Canadian talks about the AIDS that is killing him. He talks about his life and his friends and how his brother's family has rejected him. Catherine Hunt is a Canadian woman...
Who directed No Sad Songs?
No Sad Songs was directed by Nik Sheehan.
How long is No Sad Songs?
No Sad Songs has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was No Sad Songs released?
No Sad Songs was released on June 15, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No Sad Songs?
The main cast of No Sad Songs includes Martha Cronen, David MacLean, David Roche, David Sereda, Joe Norman Shaw.