Feature Documentary · 2014
Someone You LoveThe HPV Epidemic
Five women. One virus. A story that needed to be told.
Narrated by Vanessa Williams
The Film
Eighty percent of people under fifty will contract a strain of HPV at some point in their lives. Cervical cancer — largely preventable — remains the second leading cancer killer of women worldwide. Over 250,000 women die from it every year.
This is the story of five of them.
Kelly Pozzoli, 1982–2014
“I want people to benefit from all the crap I had to go through. I don’t want anyone else to ever have to do this.”
Kelly was 31 years old when the film began following her story. Over two years — from diagnosis through treatment — the cameras stayed with her. She died on World Cancer Day, February 4, 2014, one month before the film was released. Her words remain the reason this film exists.
Five Stories
Kelly Pozzoli
Followed for two years from diagnosis until her death on World Cancer Day, 2014. Age 31.
Susie
Cervical cancer survivor. Upon learning her cancer resulted from HPV, her husband told her: “I wish the cancer would have killed you.”
Tamika
Survivor navigating the stigma and shame that too often accompanies an HPV diagnosis.
Christine
Survivor navigating the stigma and shame that too often accompanies an HPV diagnosis.
The Forbes Family
Grieving the loss of their daughter Kristen — and determined that her story be heard.
The Scale
80%
of people under 50 will contract an HPV strain at some point
#2
leading cancer killer of women globally
250K
women die from cervical cancer every year worldwide
Recognition
Power of Film Award
Beloit International Film Festival
Best of Fest
North Hollywood CineFest
Nominated, Best Documentary
Carmel International Film Festival
What They’re Saying
“The best film on this subject. A perfect mix of pathos, science, and medicine with a clear call to action.”
Continuing Education Credits
Earn free CME credits when you watch Someone You Love at a live event or online.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Jointly provided with Indiana Immunization Coalition
- 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.5 CE credit hours (Pharmacists)
- 1.91 Nursing Contact Hours
Des Moines University — College of Osteopathic Medicine
Iowa Medical Society & Iowa Board of Nursing accredited
- 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 2.5 AOA Category 1-A Credits
- 2.5 Nursing Contact Hours
- 2.5 NASW CEUs & CMA CUEs
Membership is free.
hpvmovie@vaccinateindiana.org
What Audiences Are Saying
“Kelly's story broke my heart. I will always keep her story in my mind when caring for my patients and their families.”
“The stories told in this film are honest, heartbreaking, and inspire action. This film is a must see!”
“This film helped me feel less alone about having HPV. I was able to relate to the women in the film and I want to get involved in advocacy.”
“Any parent who questions if they should vaccinate their child should ask themselves what would these amazing women do if they had the chance.”
“This is such an eye opening film that makes you realize this is a true epidemic we are dealing with, and need to get on the ball with vaccinating as many individuals as possible so lives can be saved.”
“Someone You Love is a very moving documentary about the multifaceted issues women diagnosed with cervical cancer face. As a future health care provider, I will always keep these women's stories in mind when discussing cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.”
“I knew about HPV but didn't know how serious and preventable it was. This film really put into perspective how much more I should be doing for my health.”
“Gut wrenching. Honest. Moving. Profound.”
“Gets the point across — the dangers of HPV. Gives a good perspective of what patients endure during treatment of cervical cancer and how it affects the entire family and community.”
“O my lord. Every woman and man should see this movie. Moving. Completely moving.”
Screen This Film
Available for public screenings, educational institutions, health departments, and clinics.
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Press
High-resolution stills, poster, and press materials are available for editorial and promotional use.
Credits
- Directed by
- Frederic Lumiere
- Narrated by
- Vanessa Williams
- Website
- hpvepidemic.com
A Lumiere Media Production