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Watch a Man with HIV Ask Strangers to Touch Him

It is Pride Week in Helsinki. And, in honor of this occasion, the above video features a Finland resident who is HIV-positive. He recently made a sign that declared his status, stood around in a park and asked strangers to touch him. Some folks kept their distance. But others came by to tap him on the shoulder or at least acknowledge his existence. And then there were others, others who actually stopped to give the man a warm embrace. The gestures moved him to tears. Watch now to see this unique, emotional set of interactions between strangers.

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Watch a Man with HIV Ask Strangers to Touch Him