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Watch anywhereAfter 15 years in a Cuban HIV sanatorium, Crespo revisits the abandoned facility to recount his ordeal during the government's harsh response to the crisis.
The Sanitorium - A survivor revisits Cuba's HIV sanatoriums
In the third episode of "Glitter From Dust," we explore the harrowing impact of the HIV crisis in Cuba. The government’s response involved forcibly detaining suspected individuals in medical isolation facilities called sanatoriums.
Crespo, who spent 15 years in a sanatorium near Santa Clara, returns to the now-abandoned facility years after his release. This episode captures Crespo’s poignant journey of survival and reflection, shedding light on the lasting effects of this dark period in Cuban history and the personal toll it took on those affected.
