Lazarus Rising

In his masterwork, 92-year-old Joseph Caldwell explores a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the 1992 AIDS crisis. The story follows artist Dempsey Coates, who, during a cold winter night, encounters a fire and offers warmth to firefighters, including the passionate Johnny Donegan. Their budding romance flourishes amid the challenges of illness and uncertainty, but an unexpected twist threatens to drive them apart in a deeply tragic way.