Life Support (2007)

About Life Support

"Life Support" is a 2007 American drama film directed by Nelson George and produced by Jamie Foxx, Jaime Rucker King, Marcus King, and Shakim Compere. The movie tells a moving story about a mother who overcomes her drug addiction to become an AIDS activist in the black community.

Making / Production

The film was made in collaboration with HBO Films and Urban Romances. "Life Support" originated from director Nelson George's personal experiences, as his sister was HIV positive and their family had witnessed first-hand the struggles she went through.

Actors

• Queen Latifah as Ana: Queen Latifah delivers a compelling performance as Ana, an HIV-positive woman trying to make a positive impact in her community.
• Evan Ross as Amare: Evan Ross portrays Amare with depth and authenticity, effectively communicating the struggles faced by young, gay African American men in the context of HIV/AIDS.
• Tracee Ellis Ross as Tanya: Tracee Ellis Ross plays the role of Tanya, Ana's supportive but estranged daughter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Queen Latifah's role in the film earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
• The film is inspired by the true story of Ana Wallace, an HIV-positive African American woman who became a champion for AIDS awareness in her community.

Awards

Though it did not win, "Life Support" was nominated for several awards. Queen Latifah was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at the Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards.

Quotes

• "Just because I got it don't mean I can't do anything about it." - Ana
• "You can't help others if you don't take care of yourself." - Slick

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by Andrea Morricone, delivering a cathartic, yet hopeful, audio landscape for the film.