Blood Brother
An intimate portrait of Rocky Braat, who traveled to India as a disillusioned tourist. When he met a group of children with HIV living at an AIDS hostel, a place of unspeakable hardship, he decided to stay and devote his life to them.
Awards & Recognition
Winner
2013 International Documentary Association (IDA) - Humanitas Documentary Award
Winner
2013 Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize
Winner
2013 Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award
Nominee
2014 News and Documentary Emmy Awards - Outstanding Music and Sound
The unmistakable power of love is celebrated in this story of one man’s decision to move to India and restart his life among the dispossessed.
Rocky Braat was dissatisfied with his life in America, and traveled to India as a disillusioned tourist. When he met a group of children living at an orphanage for those infected with HIV, he decided to stay and devote his life to them. Having grown up without a close-knit family of his own, he found his calling living and working with these kids in need. Unlike others who simply passed through their lives, Rocky stayed, dedicating himself to their health and well-being. Despite formidable challenges, his playful spirit and determination in the face of despair proves to be an invaluable resource.
Blood Brother, a moving documentary feature directed by Rocky’s longtime friend Steve Hoover, traces Rocky’s story of working in the village of Tamil Nadu, India for several years. The film illustrates his commitment to the children and their families who face life and death situations on a daily basis.