Vancouver Queer Film Fest preview: John Greyson’s Fig Trees

Film examines AIDS activism and skewers Bono and drug companies

Filmmaker John Greyson takes a hard look at AIDS activism and skewers Bono, drug companies and consumer activism in his new documentary, Fig Trees. The documentary is screening at this year’s Vancouver Queer Film Festival.

Check out a preview of the film and our interview with Greyson:


Fig Trees screens on Tue, Aug 18 at 7pm, at the Empire Granville 7 Cinemas.
Click here for ticket and box office information.

For a complete film schedule and ticket info, check out Queerfilmfestival.ca.

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