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HVTN: The Journey for an HIV Vaccine

While HIV and AIDS rarely make front page news today, a group of remarkable scientists and doctors have worked steadfastly for 25 years to solve medical science’s greatest challenge-sparking human immunity against a disease that destroys the immune system.

This documentary follows the ongoing quest for an HIV vaccine, revealing the behind-the-scenes efforts of renowned scientists, the involvement of diverse communities, the courage of selfless volunteers, and the growing certainty that we are closer than ever to ending the deadliest pandemic in modern history. It is a powerful portrayal of persistence, hope, and the urgent need—now more than ever—to support science in the pursuit of a more just and healthy world.

  • Matías Trachter
    Director
  • Norberto Zylberberg
    Director
  • Sally Bock
    Executive Producers
  • Michael Ferguson
    Executive Producers
  • Norberto Zylberberg
    Executive Producers
  • Andrea Benita
    Executive Producers
  • Claudia Graterol
    Executive Producers
  • Guido Rutenberg
    Producer
  • Claudia Graterol
    Producer
  • Sally Bock
    Writer
  • Norberto Zylberberg
    Writer
  • Andrea Benita
    Writer
  • Justin Grady
    Writer
  • Hernan Spivak
    Cinematographers
  • Kobus Louw
    Cinematographers
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 12 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, South Africa
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • HVTN Full Group Meeting
    Remote
    United States
    May 7, 2025
Director - Matías Trachter, Norberto Zylberberg