A documentary about the human papillomavirus will next week be premiering on the Island at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.

“Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” reveals the dangers of the virus, which can cause six types of cancer, including cervical cancer.

“The human papillomavirus may be the most widespread, misunderstood and potentially dangerous epidemic that most people hardly know anything about,” Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said in a statement. “Someone You Love reveals just how dangerous this virus can be, causing six different types of cancers in both men and women.”

The film follows the lives of five women — Kelly Pozzoli, Kristen Forbes, Tamika Felder, Christine Baze and Susie Carillo — who are afflicted by HPV and cervical cancer.

It also features interviews with some of the world’s experts on HPV — the most common sexually transmitted infection in humans and one of the leading causes of cervical cancer.

The screening of the documentary created by Frederic Lumiere, Mark Hefti and Cheryl Staurulakis, was made possible by donations from insurance company BF&M and in co-operation with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre and the Department of Health.

The 80-minute film will be shown at a special screening at the BUEI’s Tradewinds Auditorium on January 14 at 6.30pm.

• For more information and to RSVP e-mail marketing@chc.bm

• To learn more about the documentary visit www.hpvepidemic.com