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Scenarios USA Releases HIV/AIDS Film Compilation

Scenarios USA is releasing its first HIV/AIDS Film Compilation - four short films written by young people in response to the Scenarios USA “What’s the REAL DEAL?” writing contest.

April is National Minority Health Month, and Scenarios USA hopes that these four films will contribute to the dialogue around HIV/AIDS prevention in minority communities.

Films Featured on the Scenarios USA HIV/AIDS Film Compilation:

Reflections (US Premiere): Written by Keyana Ray, Maywood, Illinois. Directed by Gina Price-Bythewood. Three best friends learn to take the threat of HIV/AIDS seriously as they navigate their romantic relationships.

Just Like You Imagined?: Written by Verena Faden, Miami, Florida. Directed by David Frankel. Six teenagers hope to avoid HIV and hard truths about their relationships while remaining true to who they are.

The Monster: Written by Randy Walton, Naeqwan Clarke, Jarel Turner and Brinton Newson while incarcerated at Rikers Island in New York. Directed by Adam Davidson. One young man learns the downside of hiding his HIV status from his friends and his new crush.

Nightmare on AIDS Street: Written by Nicole Zepeda, San Juan, Texas. Directed by Kinan Valdez. A girl faces up to her fear of HIV and gets tested.

The Scenarios HIV/AIDS Film Compilation is available for order by calling 866.414.1044 or by visiting our website, www.scenariosusa.org.

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