One of the least talked about groups of people affected by HIV is cisgender women — particularly women of color, who are, ironically, the most affected group among cis women. But recently, a big step forward was made in sharing the stories of Black women affected by HIV, thanks to the award-winning documentary Unexpected by Zeberiah Newman and co-produced by Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph.
We had the pleasure of speaking with the Emmy-winning Ralph about last December, as she and Newman prepared to promote it during this year’s film festival circuit.
