Abstract
“Journey of a Thousand Miles” is a short documentary film about two gay African-American men who have been living with HIV for over 30 years combined. This documentary will serve to highlight the journey of these two men, focusing on their triumphs and struggles endured when they were first diagnosed. This film will also take us on a journey documenting the progress on the HIV/AIDS epidemic then and now, examining how far we as a society have travelled over time. The hope for this film is to shine a spotlight on men who are HIV-positive and living life to the fullest -- frequently breaking all the rules that society has cast on them because of their sexual status. There is life and there is hope after a positive test result. Life doesn't stop. These men are living testimonies of that fact. The film is directed by Cerone White, and chronicles the life of Mychael Williams and his friend Adrian Ross. The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Faculty Sponsors
Cathleen Dean, Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., Weylin Sternglanz, Ph.D.
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-10-2015 1:00 PM
End Date
4-10-2015 5:30 PM
Journey of a Thousand Miles
Alvin Sherman Library
“Journey of a Thousand Miles” is a short documentary film about two gay African-American men who have been living with HIV for over 30 years combined. This documentary will serve to highlight the journey of these two men, focusing on their triumphs and struggles endured when they were first diagnosed. This film will also take us on a journey documenting the progress on the HIV/AIDS epidemic then and now, examining how far we as a society have travelled over time. The hope for this film is to shine a spotlight on men who are HIV-positive and living life to the fullest -- frequently breaking all the rules that society has cast on them because of their sexual status. There is life and there is hope after a positive test result. Life doesn't stop. These men are living testimonies of that fact. The film is directed by Cerone White, and chronicles the life of Mychael Williams and his friend Adrian Ross. The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
