Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me (2019)

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas lifts the lid on living with HIV. In an emotional and hard-hitting documentary, he finally goes public about his condition. He reveals how hiding the truth about his health left him feeling depressed and contemplating taking his own life. Now he is on a journey to change perceptions about HIV by raising awareness, fighting prejudice and taking on the biggest physical challenge of his career - running the world's toughest Iron Man. With the help of family, friends, medical experts, and others with HIV, he sets about tackling the stigmas, myths and misunderstandings surrounding the condition. Modern medicine may have made the virus treatable and non-transmittable, but old ideas about HIV persist and Gareth is on a mission to smash the stereotypes and show that 'he has HIV and it's OK'.

Director: Sara Allen, Jody Cusack
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: BBC Cymru Wales
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me about?
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas lifts the lid on living with HIV. In an emotional and hard-hitting documentary, he finally goes public about his condition. He reveals how hiding the truth about his health left him feeling depressed and contemplating taking his own life. Now he is on a journey to change perceptions about HIV by raising awareness, fighting prejudice and taking on the biggest physical challenge of his career - running the world's toughest Iron Man. With the help of family, friends, medical experts, and others with HIV, he sets about tackling the stigmas, myths and misunderstandings surrounding the condition. Modern medicine may have made the virus treatable and non-transmittable, but old ideas about HIV persist and Gareth is on a mission to smash the stereotypes and show that 'he has HIV and it's OK'.
Who directed Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me?
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me was directed by Sara Allen, Jody Cusack.
Who stars in Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me?
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me stars Gareth Thomas, Samantha Womack.
How long is Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me?
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me?
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me produced?
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me was produced in United Kingdom.