THE TEST-Beautiful Dancers' AIDS Dilemma in the 80's

The beautifully shot film, THE TEST, is set in San Francisco (SF) in 1985.  The early '80's represents the deadly & horrifying epidemic of AIDS linked to the homosexual community.   Dir./screen writer & former prof. dancer, Chris Mason Johnson, films male modern dancers who are confronting their susceptibility to this deadly diseases & dealing with hateful stigmas.  The 1st identified case of AIDS was recognized in SF in '80.  The AIDS antibody screening test was first used in 1985 to screen blood donations. The test was also made available to the public.  This posed a major dilemma.   Should a person determine if they have AIDS & are the test results confidential?  The scenic beauty of SF & exceptional choreography by the multi-talented Sidra Bell, are the backdrop to this wondrous  film.  People were fearful of & unsure of how the virus was transmitted:  perspiration, saliva, insects? Rock Hudson died of AIDS in '85 & teenager Ryan White, was banned from school by hysterical parents.  The movie is bold in depicting gay lifestyles & sex.  It also asks significant questions.  What defines manliness?  What obligations are required of sexual partners?  And, is monogamy an irrational expectation in the homosexual community or for anyone?  THE TEST is a compelling movie and a strong representation of the casualties & maltreatment associated with this insidious disease.