Jessica Kazamel, a feminist filmmaker and actress based in Ridgewood, released her latest short “HPV Barbie” in January. Directed by Aliza Berger and written by Lindsay Bradish, the nearly three-minute long film addresses Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with a lighthearted approach native to allergy medicine and paper towel commercials. The short features an all female production crew at Supermoon Community Art Space in Ridgewood.
“The goal for ‘HPV Barbie’ is to use an approachable and comedic tone to educate the masses, and help folks feel less alone or frightened, if they find out they have HPV and know very little about it,” said Kazamel. The video has been approved by Registered Nurses in Canada and the US.
HPV is is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is usually harmless and goes away by itself, but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts. However, a lot of folks are misinformed on HPV and its effects.
