Wilhemina's War - Trailer
Preview: Season 17 Episode 11 | 30s
Wilhemina's War premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 29, 2016.
Wilhemina’s War is the story of Wilhemina Dixon, an uneducated daughter of sharecroppers who becomes a force in helping her granddaughter survive the health risks and social stigma of living with HIV in the South, where HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among black women. The film bears witness to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of tremendous adversity.
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Wilhemina's War - Trailer
Preview: Season 17 Episode 11 | 30s
Wilhemina’s War is the story of Wilhemina Dixon, an uneducated daughter of sharecroppers who becomes a force in helping her granddaughter survive the health risks and social stigma of living with HIV in the South, where HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among black women. The film bears witness to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of tremendous adversity.
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Wilhemina’s War Explores South Carolina's AIDS Epidemic
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