Video Tape: Why Me?

This is a story of Mary - young, lively and beautiful girl who in shock learns that she is HIV positive. It is the story of the journey she, her friends and family take in dealing with this diagnosis.

"It can't be true”. Cries Mary

“I just can"t believe it… The shame of it! The shame for the whole family!” Mary’s father angrily shouts.

“You, Mary, of all people!” exclaims Jimmy in shock.

The rallying cry is “WHY ME?!” Why has this happened to me; to my family; to the one I love?

This video is a challenge to change – to change our attitude about those infected with HIV virus, to realize that it could happen to us and those we love and not just to “other people.” A challenge to stop alienating the HIV positive and instead to be compassionate and offer our support.

It is a call to love.

Duration approx. 37min

Produced by Daughters of ST. Paul

Directed by Richard Thomsett

Cover design by Maryanne Wachira

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