The Gift

"The Gift" is a 2003 documentary that explores the phenomenon of deliberate HIV infection among gay men, also known as bugchasing. The film follows two individuals, Doug Hitzel and Kenboy, who engage in unprotected sex to contract HIV, while also featuring interviews with AIDS activist Walt Odets, PhD. The movie delves into the normalization and glamorization of HIV/AIDS within the gay community, highlighting the isolation and division caused by HIV status among men.