ABOUT THE FILM

2024

24:09 minutes

Alfredo Trejo III

Alfredo Trejo III Travion Smith Joseph Cipriano

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Can we end HIV/AIDS in our lifetime? In this short documentary, Black and Brown queer men discuss how HIV/AIDS has impacted their lives. With each pedal stroke, the Papis are amplifying BIPOC voices, fighting to eradicate HIV/AIDS stigma, and advocating for health equality for everyone.

Puro Pinche Papi (PPP), also known as “the Papis,” is a team of BIPOC gay and queer cyclists that participate in AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC). ALC is a seven-day 545-mile cycling event that raises funds for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS that benefits the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center; the Papis have collectively raised nearly $500,000 towards the cause. Through their training rides and fundraising efforts, the Papis center and elevate BIPOC voices to educate how HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities.

OUR STORY

“Pedaling with Purpose is vulnerable, inspiring, honest, educational and authentically and unapologetically Papi.”

- Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation

FESTIVALS,

SCREENINGS,

AND AWARDS

  • Long Beach QFilm Festival

    • Audience Award

  • Reel Pride LGBTQ+ Film Festival

    • Best Short and Audience Favorite

  • Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival

    • Festival Favorite

  • Queer Voices: New York City Film Festival

    • Best Documentary

  • Circa Queer Histories Festival Presented by the One Institute

  • South Central Film Festival

  • National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV, and SUD

  • CUNY TV Presents