Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic

This film was very inspirational and informative. All parents should watch this film so they can become aware of the steps they can take to help . The film not only takes you through a personal journey of the individuals involved but also has wonderful facts am information for the viewers. I wish I knew more about this epidemic years ago. With startling statistics revealed and how the lives of the families are affected , This film will leave you with tears and a mission to help. The doctors involved offer compelling information and the directors allow the women to state their emotions I a way that touches everyone. I would hope that every college and high school allows this film to be viewed by their students .it is one not to be missed . HPV is no longer a disease that will be kept secret thanks to this film.

I went to the showing of this film at my college as extra credit. Didn't plan on really even watching it honestly...was going to catch up on my class reading. Boy...was I WRONG!!! This film hit so close to home and effected me in ways that shocked me. I couldn't get out of the theater fast enough before I just balled my eyes out. I had a 13-year old niece pass away from cancer (another form) but all the same so that of course added to the feelings. This film is so well put together and very informative. Why anyone...PERIOD...would even dream of not getting the vaccination is beyond my comprehension! When they said if all boys got the vaccination we could all but stop cervical cancer...right there was enough for me to say where do I sign my son up! My son is 23 and I will be talking to him about this and getting it done! The pain (doesn't really even describe it) these 5 women endured was horrendous. My heart broke for all 5 women (I'd like to get my hands on the husbands of Christine and Susie and ring their neck) My strongest feelings went out to Kelly - she went to the "literally ends of the earth" to beat this. To see what she went through and how all she went through but she kept fighting -- it still is effecting me almost a week later. This film is very well put together and gives you great information and real life issues to back it up. I recommend every single middle and high school and college make this a mandatory showing - then the word will get out there to the population that needs to see it. Parents that refuse this vaccination that can save the lives of daughters, sisters, aunts, friends everywhere are the most selfish and uninformed people I could imagine. The simple fact that it can be eliminated is all it takes. Side effects come from everything...but not protecting and causing the death of someone because of an ill-informed decision is ludicrous - GO SEE THIS FILM IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS...if this doesn't change your mind than you have no understanding of life,period!

"The movie was an emotionally wrenching and eye-opening documentary of five women's struggles with cervical cancer after contracting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Physicians and parents of adolescents should watch this video to understand the importance of vaccinating against this horrible virus and eliminate the misconceptions of HPV. The virus destroys lives and is too common to ignore. Our daughters and sons should never have to ask us why they were never protected against oral, penile, vaginal, cervical, or anal cancer. I would never want my daughter to go through the struggles that women with HPV endure. It's so simple, just a vaccination. "

I am so glad that I went to see the screening of this film in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was so informative and heartbreaking at the same time. It had a huge impact on me and I am going to be more open about this subject in the future especially with my friends kids. The stories were told in a way that made me really care about the women and what they went through. It can happen to anyone, and has happened to some of my friends. Kelly's story touched me the most. Thank you for making this. It was written and directed by a dear friend from my high school, Mark Hefti. I hope it can be seen by as many people as it takes to raise more awareness about HPV and cervical cancer.

So many misconceptions surround HPV, cervical cancer screenings, and the HPV vaccine. This documentary does a beautiful job of correcting that misinformation in a moving, compelling way while imparting vital information that could save women's lives.

Each of the five women the film introduces the viewer to are different from one another in substantial ways: they are different ages, they come from different backgrounds, they have different experiences and different visions of their futures. And yet, each of them is also completely relatable. Every one of them could be someone the viewer knows, literally someone the viewer loves already. The film's ability to enter the lives of such approachable women is one of its greatest strengths.

The film addresses so many aspects related to HPV and cervical cancer, including the disproportionate burden on women of color and the ways in which the virus and the disease it causes destroys relationships and lives. The film is not long -- but it will live long in your memory.