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To see what's on cable television this World AIDS Day, use Cable Positive 2006 World AIDS Day Programming Guide:

> Tuesday, November 28
> Thursday, November 30
> Friday, December 1 - World AIDS Day
> Saturday, December 2
> Sunday, December 3

What's On Cable?

A study reports that 71% of Americans get information on HIV and AIDS from the media.  Cable television is committed to creating powerful and groundbreaking programs that address and highlight all aspects of the AIDS epidemic.  Check out what's on this month.

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation

Tuesday, November 29

On the Frontlines of AIDS (Discovery Times Channel, 1 AM and 12 PM ET/PT)
Journalist Sorious Samura works as an orderly in a Zambian hospital, where most of the patients are HIV-positive.

 

Thursday, November 30

“Precious in His Sight (ABC Family 1 AM ET/PT)”
The HIV-AIDS pandemic in Africa is discussed. Featured: commentary from Dr. Tony Campolo, professor emeritus of Sociology at Easter University; actress Jennifer O'Neil; World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns.

“Pills, Profits, Protest: Chronicle of the Global AIDS Movement” (Showtime 11:50AM ET/PT)
A documentary about efforts to provide medical treatment to the estimated 40 million AIDS victims around the world. Included: comments by Winnie Mandela, Kofi Annan and Colin Powell. Directed by Ann T. Rossetti, who also co-produced and handled the cinematography and editing.

“Law & Order” (TNT 6 PM ET/PT)
The detectives screen animal-rights activists for suspects in the killing of an AIDS researcher.

"Noah's Arc" (Logo, 9:30 PM ET/PT)
This episode features an AIDS-related storyline, containing the world premiere of the HIV Forum public service announcements.

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Friday, December 1 / World AIDS Day

"Precious in His Sight" (ABC Family, 2 AM ET/PT)
The HIV-AIDS pandemic in Africa is discussed. Featured: commentary from Dr. Tony Campolo, professor emeritus of Sociology at Easter University; actress Jennifer O'Neil; World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns.

"Pandemic: Facing AIDS - Brazil"(HBO, 5:30 AM ET/PT)
A young man with AIDS benefits from the treatments provided by the Brazilian government. A look at efforts in Brazil to slow the spread of HIV and AIDS. Included: a 27-year-old gay man uses the country's free drug therapy to live a normal life. Directed by Rory Kennedy. Narrated by Elton John.

"Nick News Special Edition Living With AIDS: A Story of Three Kids" (Nickelodeon 6 AM ET/PT)
The life experiences of three children who are HIV-positive help broaden understanding about the virus. Included: the kids profiled talk about their worries, fears and overwhelming desire to be treated like their peers. Also: a look at the burgeoning pill regimen of an HIV-infected patient.

"It's My Party" (Logo, 6:30 AM ET/PT)
A gay man (Eric Roberts) decides to die with dignity after learning he has AIDS.

"The Cure" (Encore 6:45 AM ET/PT)
Study of the friendship between an 11-year-old AIDS victim (Joseph Mazzello) and a boisterous young neighbor (Brad Renfro).

"Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt" (Logo, 8:30 AM ET/PT)
In this Academy Award-winning documentary narrated by Dustin Hoffman, squares of the AIDS quilt come to life as a diverse group of people celebrate the stories and lives of loved one who died of AIDS-related causes.

"Walker, Texas Ranger" (USA Network, 9 AM ET/PT)
In this two-part episode, an AIDS-stricken 7-year-old tries to find his mother with Walker's help. Walker helps Lucas deal with his mother's death and AIDS; Walker hopes a visit to the reservation where he grew up will give him the strength to end the boy's nightmares and tell Lucas he has AIDS.

"Walker, Texas Ranger" (USA Network, 9 AM ET/PT)
In this two-part episode, an AIDS-stricken 7-year-old tries to find his mother with Walker's help. Walker helps Lucas deal with his mother's death and AIDS; Walker hopes a visit to the reservation where he grew up will give him the strength to end the boy's nightmares and tell Lucas he has AIDS.
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/walker/

Shouting Silent (Showtime, 12:30 PM ET/PT)
Documentary exploring the legacy of HIV/AIDS in South Africa and how a generation of the country's women have been orphaned and left to raise themselves and their siblings on their own. Directed by Xoliswa Sithole, whose mother died from the disease in 1996.

"Staying Alive - 48fest" (MTV, 10 AM; MTV2, 10:30 AM, Logo, 3:30 PM ET/PT)
This documentary follows 48 young people from 27 countries as they each produce a three-minute film about HIV and AIDS for "Staying Alive's" first film competition, held in conjunction with the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto last August. Nelly Furtado hosts.
http://www.staying-alive.org

"Behind the Red Door" (Logo, 11 AM ET/PT & 7 PM ET/PT)
A successful photographer (Kyra Sedgwick) returns to Boston and takes care of her brother (Kiefer Sutherland) who is battling AIDS.

"And the Band Played On" (Logo, 1:00 PM ET/PT)
Fear, rivals and ignorance block a doctor's (Matthew Modine) crusade in the early years of the AIDS epidemic.

Black Book (Showtime, 3 PM ET/PT)
A young man who is diagnosed HIV-positive attempts to get in touch with all of the women with whom he's had sex. Written by Darren J. Guttenberg, winner of the "KNOW HIV/AIDS" Short Screenplay competition.

"The Golden Girls" (Lifetime, 4 PM ET/PT)
After Rose has completed gallbladder surgery, she receives a letter from the hospital warning her she may have been exposed to blood containing HIV antibodies.
http://www.lifetimetv.com/index.php

"The Ride: Seven Days to End AIDS" (Logo, 4 PM ET/PT)
This original documentary series follows a diverse group of cyclists taking part in AIDS/Lifecycle 4, a 585-mile race to raise money for HIV and AIDS research.

"A Mother's Prayer (Lifetime Movie Network 4:26 PM ET/PT)
A widowed mother (Linda Hamilton) who is dying of AIDS tries to find a suitable family to adopt her young son.

The Bicycle (Showtime, 4:45 PM ET/PT)
A profile of a retired government auditor in Africa who pedals to 20 villages a day to educate the populace about AIDS.

"Nature of Things: Value of Life: AIDS in Africa Revisited" (Showtime, 5 PM ET)
This documentary follows the United Nations' HIV and AIDS envoy, Stephen Lewis, who raises funding and awareness for Africa's millions of sufferers.

"106 & Park" (BET, 6 PM ET/PT)
This week's live concert taping addresses World AIDS Day. Guests: Monica, Alicia Keys

Tracking the Monster: Ashley Judd and India.Arie Confront AIDS in Africa (VH1, 7 PM ET/PT)
Ashley Judd and India.Arie visit Africa on behalf of the Global Fund to raise awareness about AIDS treatment and prevention. Judd works in Madagascar, where the disease hasn't yet reached epidemic proportions; India.Arie goes to AIDS-ravaged Kenya, where she helps feed children orphaned by the disease.

"Positively Naked" (Cinemax, 7 PM ET/ 10 PM PT)
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Poz magazine, artist Spencer Tunick creates an art installation captured on film to portray life with AIDS in America today.
http://www.cinemax.com/index.html

Ashley Judd and YouthAIDS: Confronting the Pandemic
(TLC, 8 PM ET/PT)

A documentary focusing on the work done by YouthAIDS, an organization that tries to spread awareness about the disease. Included: Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek's journey with the group through Central America.

Beat the Drum (Showtime, 8 PM ET/PT)
Potent cautionary tale about an orphaned 9-year-old Zulu (Junior Singo) who runs away to Johannesburg and learns a valuable truth about why AIDS is devastating his village.

"Law & Order: SVU" Marathon (USA Network, 8 - 11 PM ET/PT)
Three episodes of the hit series involving HIV-related mysteries. Detectives suspect that Gabriel Thurman, an activist trying to stop the spread of AIDS, murdered a homosexual couple who had a new form of HIV.
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/svu2/

Family Video Diaries: Before You Go: A Daughter's Diary (HBO, 8:30 PM ET/PT)
A look at Nicole Betancourt's video diary about her father, Jeff Betancourt, which chronicles the last year of his life before he died of AIDS.

"CBS News on Logo" (Logo, 9 PM ET/PT)
This special report comments exclusively on AIDS today and how it is affecting the LGBT community. Health updates, studies and findings on the virus.
http://www.logoonline.com/news/

"The Mothers' House" (Sundance Channel, 10 PM ET/PT)
This documentary follows Miche Moses, a South African girl growing up with an HIV-positive mother, over the course of four years.
http://www.sundancechannel.com/home/

"In the Gloaming" (Logo, 10 PM ET/PT)
Stars Glenn Close, Bridget Fonda, Robert Sean Leonard, Whoopi Goldberg. In the final days of his battle with AIDS, Danny returns home to be with his family. Suppressed emotion overflows from his family members when they are finally faced with the harsh reality that awaits them. Directed by Christopher Reeve.

"Positive Voices: Matthew Cusick" (Sundance Channel, 11:15 PM ET/PT)
This 12-minute documentary focuses on the workplace discrimination against Matthew Cusick, an HIV-positive performer with Cirque de Soleil.
http://www.sundancechannel.com/home

"Strong Medicine" (Lifetime, 1:30 AM ET/PT)
Dana must deal with her internal dilemma of helping a patient get pregnant after learning the woman's husband is HIV-positive.
http://www.lifetimetv.com/index.php

"Ending AIDS: The Search for a Vaccine" (PBS, check listings)
In the absence of a vaccine, 60 million more people may be infected with the AIDS virus by 2010. This documentary explains why developing a vaccine has been so difficult. Narrated by actor and AIDS activist Richard Gere.
http://www.pbs.org/endingaids/

"General Hospital" (SoapNet, check listings)
Dr. Robin Scorpio is HIV-positive. She contracted the virus from her first love, Stone Cates. This week marks the anniversary of his death. A fellow doctor, Patrick Drake, has fallen hard for Robin in recent months, though he is concerned for his own health.
http://abc.go.com/daytime/generalhospital/index.html

"MTV News" (MTV, check listings)
Three different AIDS-related newscasts will air throughout the week, addressing prevention, treatment and the steps being taken to work towards an AIDS cure. Another segment will announce the winner of the KNOW HIV/AIDS screenwriting competition, promoting the five-minute film making its debut on mtvU and mtvU Über.
http://think.mtv.com

"Think HIV: This is Me" (MTV, check listings)
This is a collection of original videos, filmed by HIV-positive young people and their partners, friends and families.
http://think.mtv.com

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Saturday, December 2

"Staying Alive - 48fest" (MTV, 12:30 AM; MTV2, 4:00 AM)
This documentary follows 48 young people from 27 countries as they each produce a three-minute film about HIV and AIDS for "Staying Alive's" first film competition, held in conjunction with the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto last August. Nelly Furtado hosts.

"Ashley Judd and YouthAIDS: Confronting the Pandemic" (TLC, 1 AM ET/PT)
A documentary focusing on the work done by YouthAIDS, an organization that tries to spread awareness about the disease. Included: Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek's journey with the group through Central America.

"Getting Off" (Showtime, 2 AM ET/PT)
Three women recall their pasts as they await the results of their AIDS tests after it's revealed that a mutual friend has contracted the disease.

"Black Book" (Showtime, 2 AM ET/PT)
A young man who is diagnosed HIV-positive attempts to get in touch with all of the women with whom he's had sex. Written by Darren J. Guttenberg, winner of the "KNOW HIV/AIDS" Short Screenplay competition.

"Shouting Silent" (Showtime, 5:40 AM ET/PT)
Documentary exploring the legacy of HIV/AIDS in South Africa and how a generation of the country's women have been orphaned and left to raise themselves and their siblings on their own. Directed by Xoliswa Sithole, whose mother died from the disease in 1996.

"A Mother's Prayer" (Lifetime Movie Network, 5:45 AM ET/PT)
A widowed mother (Linda Hamilton) who is dying of AIDS tries to find a suitable family to adopt her young son.

"Girlfriends" (BET, 9 PM ET/PT)
Two special HIV-and AIDS-related episodes of The CW's "Girlfriends." An old college friend (Kimberly Elise) confides that she contracted AIDS from Joan's ex-boyfriend; Maya decides to improve her standing at the law firm by becoming William's assistant; Lynn wraps up her AIDS documentary, which ends on a surprising note.

"The Down Low Exposed" (BET, 10 PM ET/PT)
This one-hour BET News special features J.L. King addressing the issue of straight-identified men sleeping with other men. The possibility of these men contracting and spreading HIV and AIDS is discussed.
http://www.bet.com/

"Entérate... SIDA, 25 Años Despuès" (Univision, check local listings for time)
The Kaiser Family Foundation, will air a half-hour special “Entérate…SIDA, 25 Años Después” (Get the Facts!…AIDS, 25 Years Later) hosted by award-winning news anchor Jorge Ramos As part of Univision's Peabody award winning health initiative “Salud es Vida…! Entérate!” (Lead a Healthy Life…Get the Facts!), the special will explore AIDS among Hispanics in the United States.

This poignant special will feature an exclusive interview with Univision's Emmy award winning talk-show host Cristina Saralegui, one of the first national Spanish-language on-air personalities to address this critical health issue.

“Entérate…SIDA, 25 Años Después” will take an in-depth look at the status of HIV/AIDS across the nation, including testimonials of people living with HIV/AIDS and highlights of local and national programs available to educate the community. It will feature interviews with medical and mental health experts, among them Dr. Aliza and Dr. Isabel, who both host national health shows on RadioCadena Univision. In this program, they will help viewers understand HIV/AIDS - its transmission, risk factors, cultural and behavioral barriers and strategies to reduce the spread of the virus.
www.univision.net

 

Sunday, December 3

"Rent" (Starz, 3:20 AM ET/PT)
Artists, junkies and misfits in New York's East Village struggle with poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

"Staying Alive - 48fest" (MTV, 7 AM ET/PT)
This documentary follows 48 young people from 27 countries as they each produce a three-minute film about HIV and AIDS for "Staying Alive's" first film competition, held in conjunction with the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto last August. Nelly Furtado hosts.
http://www.staying-alive.org

"The Origins of AIDS" (Sundance, 9:15 AM ET/PT)
A fascinating documentary that explores the theory that AIDS was the inadvertent result of a large-scale polio inoculation program in late 1950s Africa. Peter Chappell and Catherine Peix directed.


"Let's Talk" (BET, 12:00 PM ET/PT)

This short film is the second winner from BET's 2005 Rap-It-Up film competition, which encourages filmmakers to create short films addressing HIV and AIDS. Michelle Lynne Coons wrote this short film, which explores AIDS in the black community by detailing how to address the issue of HIV testing in a blossoming relationship
http://www.bet.com/Site+Management/Packages/New+Rap-it-up.htm.

"Ithuteng {Never Stop Learning}" (HBO, 6:30 PM ET/PT)
This film, directed by William Ebersol, a 16-year-old first-time director, tells the story of one woman's crusade to change the lives of South African young people. A look at a school in Soweto, South Africa, established in the late 1990s and dedicated to helping youths and young adults overcome lives of poverty, crime and AIDS.
http://www.ithuteng.com/

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