Mi Hermano
Author: American Red Cross. Video Network.
This Spanish Language video presents a dramatization about a traditional Latino family dealing with a death due to AIDS. Victor, the oldest son, has died of AIDS, and his parents, siblings, and pregnant wife are struggling to accept that fact. Their reactions include denial, anger, and, with the help and support of a relative who is a medical doctor, acceptance. The video stresses the need for communication within Latino families about sex and AIDS-related issues. It depicts the negative effects of lack of communication among family members, the need for family support and understanding when dealing with AIDS, the importance of dealing with taboo topics (such as AIDS, sex, and homosexual behavior), and the dangers of ignorance about AIDS and HIV. Information is provided about specific HIV transmission routes, and condoms are prescribed for sexually active people. Condom use and negotiation with a sexual partner are not demonstrated. The video depicts the problem of stigmatizing people with AIDS. Only minimal information is presented about casual contact, and male homosexuality is hinted at but not explicitly discussed. This video appeals to many traditional Latino family values to convey an AIDS prevention message, including the importance of family (familismo), the desire of the man to protect the family’s safety (machismo), and the mother’s role as pacifier and problem-solver (hembrismo). Available in both VHS and DVD format.
This Spanish Language video presents a dramatization about a traditional Latino family dealing with a death due to AIDS. Victor, the oldest son, has died of AIDS, and his parents, siblings, and pregnant wife are struggling to accept that fact. Their reactions include denial, anger, and, with the help and support of a relative who is a medical doctor, acceptance. The video stresses the need for communication within Latino families about sex and AIDS-related issues. It depicts the negative effects of lack of communication among family members, the need for family support and understanding when dealing with AIDS, the importance of dealing with taboo topics (such as AIDS, sex, and homosexual behavior), and the dangers of ignorance about AIDS and HIV. Information is provided about specific HIV transmission routes, and condoms are prescribed for sexually active people. Condom use and negotiation with a sexual partner are not demonstrated. The video depicts the problem of stigmatizing people with AIDS. Only minimal information is presented about casual contact, and male homosexuality is hinted at but not explicitly discussed. This video appeals to many traditional Latino family values to convey an AIDS prevention message, including the importance of family (familismo), the desire of the man to protect the family’s safety (machismo), and the mother’s role as pacifier and problem-solver (hembrismo). Available in both VHS and DVD format.
