In 1985, East Indian doctor Abraham Verghese settles in Johnson City, Tennessee, specializing in infectious diseases, including AIDS, which is rapidly spreading from cities to rural areas. With compassion and non-judgment, Abraham becomes a beacon of hope, attracting patients from surrounding states, but his personal crusade takes a toll on his marriage.
My Own Country
In this poignant film, Abraham Verghese, an East Indian doctor, leaves his home to settle in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he focuses on treating infectious diseases. As AIDS begins to spread from urban areas to smaller towns like Johnson City in 1985, Dr. Verghese finds himself at the forefront...
