Health & Wellness

Documentary film “25 to life” living w/ HIV in secrecy

In the documentary 25-to-life, directed by Mike Brown, 27-year-old William Brawner comes to terms with the consequences of his secret of having HIV.

Published

15 years ago

December 15, 2011

UVM Staff

25 to life documentary explores the consequences of secrets.

At the tender age of 18 months, William Brawner contracted the HIV virus. At the age of 5, Brawner’s mother finally revealed the news to him.

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25 years later, Brawner decides to come clean to his family and previous girlfriends while attempting to start a new life with his wife, whom is HIV-Negative.

In the documentary 25 to life, directed by Mike Brown, Brawner 27-years old comes to terms with the consequences of his secret.

Check out the trailer below of this controversial documentary. Would you keep the secret?

25 TO LIFE extended trailer from 25 TO LIFE on Vimeo.

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