AHF Screens Groundbreaking HIV/AIDS Documentary 'Wilhemina's War'

As part of Black History Month, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is proud to support the Pan African Film Festival's screening in Los Angeles of the groundbreaking HIV/AIDS documentary film 'Wilhemina's War' on Friday, February 12 at the Rave Cinemas, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.

"'Wilhemina's War' is a poignant, eye-opening documentary that truly sheds light on the ongoing struggles we face in combatting HIV stigma and the lingering barriers that prevent people living with HIV/AIDS from accessing care and treatment," said Cynthia Davis, MPH, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and Chair of AHF's Board of Directors. �

The event will be preceded by a Red Carpet Gala arrival, featuring the film's Wilhemina. The event will feature her granddaughter, Dayshal, who has been living with HIV since birth; R&B singer Monica; Gospel and crossover artist B.Slade and June Cross, the documentary's director, among others. It will take place from 7:15-8 p.m. The film will screen from 8-9 p.m.
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The film, which was produced and directed by AHF Grant Fund recipient June Cross, follows a Southern grandmother's struggles to help her loved ones through the scourge of HIV in a state hostile to public health care. The February 12th screening and gala is SOLD OUT. However, a second screening will take place on Sunday, February 14 at 4 p.m. at the RAVE Cinemas, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Seating is limited.
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"We are so proud that AHF was able to support the filmmaker June Cross through the AHF Grant Fund and know that we will continue to see great things from her," said Davis.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, currently provides medical care and/or services to over 592,000 individuals in 35 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region and Eastern Europe. For information visit www.aidshealth.org

'Wilhemina's War' will be screened at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 at L.A.'s Pan African Film Festival at the Rave Cinemas in Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 4020 Marlton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008. The event is sold out. It will also screen at the same location at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $15.

For tickets, call 323-731-7285 or visit www.holmanumc.com