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My Own Country (1998)
Director: Mira Nair
Cast: Naveen Andrews, Glenne Headly, Hal Holbrook, Swoosie Kurtz
Runtime95 min
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In 1985, East Indian disease specialist Abraham Verghese settles in Johnson City, TN, where his compassion and nonjudgmental treatment brings a sense of comfort to those living with AIDS.
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My Own Country (1998), directed by Mira Nair, is a critically acclaimed TV movie that dramatizes the story of East Indian disease specialist Abraham Verghese's compassionate treatment of AIDS patients in Johnson City, Tennessee in the 1980s. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has been praised by audiences, earning a solid 7.4/10 rating on IMDb.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, My Own Country (1998) offers a compelling and compassionate exploration of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s rural Tennessee, centered around the transformative work of Indian-born doctor Abraham Verghese, played with depth and nuance by Naveen Andrews. This thought-provoking drama blends intimate character studies with timely social commentary, making it a rewarding viewing experience for fans of character-driven stories and issue-oriented narratives.
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My Own Country: A Doctor's Story is a 1994 book by American doctor and author Abraham Verghese. The book is non-fiction, based on Verghese's own experiences in dealing with AIDS patients in East Tennessee in the early stages of the epidemic. A film adaptation commissioned by Showtime and directed by Mira Nair, starring Naveen Andrews as Verghese, aired on the network in 1998.
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