Even Me 2.0 is a compelling sequel to the award-winning, 2012 documentary, “Even Me,” highlighting the lives of older African American women living with HIV. This follow-up takes viewers on a suspenseful and emotional journey as the filmmaker searches for the original cast members a decade later. Even Me 2.0 exemplifies a powerful exploration of resilience and hope, amidst the ongoing battle to end the HIV epidemic, focusing on a group too often overlooked in the HIV discourse.
What does Trauma look like? How does it manifest if unresolved in our communities? Inspired by real-life events, TRY, reveals the stories of 3 HIV+ support group members as they struggle to use new strategies for coping with the ups and downs of life– past and present.
Even Me (2012) offers a deeply personal, sex-positive exploration of HIV/AIDS among older Black women and one Black man, often overlooked in discussions of sexual health. Through candid conversations, they openly share their experiences with sexuality, aging, and HIV, breaking down the stigma that assumes older adults, particularly in Black communities, are asexual and not vulnerable to HIV. By centering their voices, Even Me highlights the unique sexual health challenges they face and calls for greater awareness, education, and understanding. The film fosters open dialogue and challenges misconceptions, offering a humanizing look at aging, sexuality, and HIV in Black communities.
