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25 to Life - Seattle World Premier Film Screening
25 to Life, is the story of a man seeking redemption after keeping his HIV/AIDS status a secret for 25 years The film tackles the tough social issues of sex, race, and manhood, providing unprecedented access into a life and a family living with the HIV virus. .This is the debut feature-length documentary by award-winning director and Spike Lee protégé. Mike L. Brown.
The film follows William Brawner, a Philadelphia man who contracted the HIV/AIDS virus from a blood transfusion as a child. Will's young mother, grandmother and aunt kept his HIV status a guarded secret, fearing its stigma, and provided him with a fun-loving childhood to distract him from his illness. As he approached adulthood, he suppressed the reality of his HIV status, stopped taking his medications, and turned to promiscuity and partying. After a sobering talk with his doctor, Will surprised everyone when he disclosed his HIV-status in a very public way. Will's revelations provoked an eruption of emotions from family, ex-girlfriends, friends, and strangers alike. In 25 to Life, he confronts these questions head-on. Rating - 25 To Life is Unrated with a running time of 81 minutes.
Film Trailer: http://vimeo.com/33186133
More information:
o On the Web: www.langstoninstitute.org
Monday December 1, 2014
World AIDS Day
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
Doors Open at 6:00pm / Film begins at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Donations will be accepted at the door.
- AIDS testing will be available on site
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LocationLangston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (View)
104 17th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 16 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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