Since the dawn of time, there has been life and death. In life, we create many connections, many memories and many mistakes. Then, in death, we leave everything behind, only those we met remember. However, the death of a loved one is never easy. When they die, it’s as if they take a part of their loved one with them. Which in turn leaves a void of despair for closure, and in fact, one of the best ways to achieve closure is to discuss it among other things. The film “Common Themes; “Stories from the Quilt,” illustrates these stories told by mourners and allows the public to understand the damage caused by the AIDS epidemic. This illustration of memories allowed me to connect with And there I was and I looked at his face and I kept looking for a handle, looking for something to grab, to keep him from leaving. But there was no handle” (Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt, 00:51:00). This quote summed up the pain and vulnerability people felt when their loved ones died of AIDS. It also shows how people would do anything in their power to keep their loved ones alive, even if it meant preventing them from dying. When I heard this, it reminded me of the time I said my uncle died on his deathbed. I remember how strange it was to see this happen. I felt like I was imagining it because he looked exactly the same as before when he slept. At that moment, I just wanted to do something, anything to wake him up, but I knew I couldn't. It was so horrible, wanting to help him, but knowing it was too late. In conclusion, the film “Common Threads: Stories of the Quilt” helped me understand the heartbreak that the AIDS epidemic has inflicted on its victims. The best way to achieve this is to give the audience the opportunity to share their moments of joy and tribulations through the stories they have told.