Some film titles are designed to spark curiosity; others are meant to challenge comfort zones. H.P.V. (Her Pretty Vagina) is ready to do both. Set to premiere at the 2026 American Black Film Festival, the independent short film stars Taylor Polidore Williams and follows Kaleigh, a young Black woman navigating an HPV diagnosis, undiagnosed endometriosis, and the frustrating realities of systemic barriers within healthcare.
Written, directed, and executive produced by Kiah Clingman, the project tackles conversations many women experience privately but rarely see reflected on screen.
During an exclusive conversation with BOSSIP’s very own Lauryn Bass, Taylor shared why this project felt deeply personal and why she hopes the film shifts conversations around pain, stigma, and Black women’s health.
