Abraham Verghese, an East Indian doctor specializing in infectious diseases, moves to Johnson City, Tennessee in 1985, when AIDS is spreading from cities to rural areas. He dedicates himself to helping those affected, earning a reputation for compassion and non-judgmental care.
My Own Country
A doctor from East India settles in Johnson City, Tennessee, and becomes a key figure in combating the spread of AIDS in the small town in the mid-1980s.
