How to Tell a Secret (2022)

How to Tell a Secret (2022) poster

A film that brandishes the documentry form and art to try to dismantle the stigma of being HIV positive that still persists in society. The film honours the past and the iconic Thom McGinty, the Diceman, who was one of the first to speak openly in Ireland about having AIDS but, other than that, it’s very firmly rooted in the here and now. Based on a theatre show, the stories in this film move between bodies of young men, migrant women, drag artists and activists. A form-flipping documentary, it features a cast of actors as well as ordinary people coming out on screen for the first time.

Director: Shaun Dunne, Anna Rodgers
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Production: Invisible Thread Films
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories

Keywords

coming out

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Shaun Dunne, Anna Rodgers
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Tell a Secret about?
A film that brandishes the documentry form and art to try to dismantle the stigma of being HIV positive that still persists in society. The film honours the past and the iconic Thom McGinty, the Diceman, who was one of the first to speak openly in Ireland about having AIDS but, other than that, it’s very firmly rooted in the here and now. Based on a theatre show, the stories in this film move between bodies of young men, migrant women, drag artists and activists. A form-flipping documentary, it features a cast of actors as well as ordinary people coming out on screen for the first time.
Who directed How to Tell a Secret?
How to Tell a Secret was directed by Shaun Dunne, Anna Rodgers.
Who stars in How to Tell a Secret?
How to Tell a Secret stars Shaun Dunne, Eva-Jane Gaffney, Jade Jordan, Lauren Larkin, Robbie Lawlor, Lady Veda.
How long is How to Tell a Secret?
How to Tell a Secret has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is How to Tell a Secret?
How to Tell a Secret is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was How to Tell a Secret produced?
How to Tell a Secret was produced in Ireland.
What are the themes of How to Tell a Secret?
The themes of How to Tell a Secret include: LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.