How to Tell a Secret
Synopsis
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.
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How To Tell A Secret – Original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-24
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shaun Dunne, Anna Rodgers
- Original Title
- How to Tell a Secret
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Invisible Thread Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaun Dunne, Anna Rodgers
Department Leadership Roster
Shaun Dunne
Director
Anna Rodgers
Director
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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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?
The principal cast of How to Tell a Secret includes Shaun Dunne, Eva-Jane Gaffney, Jade Jordan, Lauren Larkin, Robbie Lawlor.
When was How to Tell a Secret released and how long is it?
How to Tell a Secret was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Tell a Secret?
How to Tell a Secret holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).