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Ruth Brinker Story (The)

Country: United States, Language: English, 23 mins

  • Director: Apo W. Bazidi
  • Writer: Apo W. Bazidi
  • Producer: Apo W. Bazidi, Mark Gopez, Paul Hepfer, Jason Rosenfield, Amor Santiago, Marcus Tolero, Goran Zaneti

CGiii Comment

A beautiful film for a remarkable lady.


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The(ir) Blurb...

"Food is Love"

At the age of 63, retired food-service worker Ruth Brinker became a pioneer of HIV care in her community and would become a legend among San Franciscans. The AIDS epidemic hit San Francisco the hardest and created a wave of fear and uncertainty that left many victims feeling hopeless and alone. Brinker, a woman whose deep compassion became a source of strength for others struggling to cope with the times, began cooking meals in her kitchen to deliver to her neighbors who were too ill to take care of themselves. Her goal was to not only provide meals but to also revitalize the city's sense of community and spend time with HIV/AIDS patients to end the isolation they experienced. Providing meals with love became the hallmark of her mission. The work of Brinker and her growing team of volunteers led to Project Open Hand, the largest provider of nutrition to the HIV/AIDS community with sister organizations across the country. Ruth Brinker's legacy carries on today as Project Open Hand has once again joined the front lines in facing the crisis of the COVID19 pandemic.

Cast & Characters

Ruth Brinker (as Self)
Sandy Kovtun (as Ruth Brinker)
Fernando Castillo (as Self)
Tom Nolan (as Self)
Wendy Cohen (as Self)
Paul Hepfer (as Self)
Matthieu Brajot (as ill Patient #1)
William R. Conrad (as ill Patient #2)
Richard L. Kohl (as ill Patient #3)
Mike Radlick (as Self)