When Hollywood first approached the subject of AIDS, it provided faces and stories to accompany the news media's reports of those being infected with the HIV virus at an alarming rate. According to studies conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, media is an integral tool in spreading important messages regarding HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment, especially to youth.

As a media advocacy group, GLAAD examines portrayals of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the media. Recognizing that many in our community are living with HIV and AIDS (and that many more globally are affected), we will continue to strive for fair, accurate and inclusive representation of the impact of HIV and AIDS on the diverse LGBT community.

Overview of the First 25 Years of AIDS in the Media

HIV & AIDS in Film

HIV & AIDS Documentaries Focusing on the LGBT Community

HIV & AIDS in Televised Movies and Docudramas

HIV & AIDS in Scripted Television

HIV & AIDS in Unscripted Television

Public Service Campaigns

KNOW HIV/AIDS

Cable Positive