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A frank look at a largely unexplored area, the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. As "children of gods" these men fina an outlet for theatrical expression through exhilarating performances in which they embody the gods. Meanwhile the AIDS epidemic looms as a continual threat and adds a disquieting degree of nihilism to their optimism.

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