An Early Frost (1985)
Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.
4 Kinolab Clips
Peter Confesses to Michael
After Michael Pierson's (Aidan Quinn) diagnosis with AIDS, Peter, his partner (D.W. Moffett) admits that he may have transmitted the HIV virus to him. Michael responds angrily, eventually telling him to leave their apartment
Duration: 00:03:44
Timestamp: 00:26:48
Contributor: George Elkind
Michael Suffers a Seizure
Following a recent diagnosis with AIDS, Michael experiences a seizure. His parents wake up and rush to help him, calling an ambulance which swiftly arrives.
Duration: 00:00:53
Timestamp: 00:44:17
Contributor: George Elkind
Katherine Demands Michael’s Prognosis
Katherine Pierson (Gena Rowlands) confronts her son's doctor (Don Hood) in a hospital hallway, demanding to know his prospects after a recent AIDS diagnosis and a seizure that same night.
Duration: 00:03:16
Timestamp: 00:46:46
Contributor: George Elkind
Michael Attempts Suicide
Despairing at his prognosis, Michael Pierson (Aidan Quinn) attempts in his parents' garage. His father, Nick (Ben Gazzara) discovers and stops him; after a brief interjection from Katherine, Nick's mother (Gena Rowlands) the two have a lengthy confrontation.
Duration: 00:07:10
Timestamp: 01:24:31
Contributor: George Elkind