A young mother from Arkansas is forced to travel across state lines in search of an urgent and necessary abortion.
An exploration of the early public debate surrounding birth control, the media's involvement, and the unstoppable Margaret Sanger, in a style mimicking the films of the period.
Women are being jailed, physically violated and at risk of dying as a radical movement tightens its grip across America.
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.
Inspired by the lived experiences of Jewish women, lawsuits are currently being launched by rabbis, Jewish organizations, and interfaith leaders to challenge the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Anna secretly sneaks out of school with her boyfriend to carry out her decision for an abortion. Bluntly factual and yet with tender sympathy, the camera accompanies Anna's path, approaches and contrasts with images of a nature in which some things seem simpler and some things unfathomable.
To Kid or Not to Kid is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the decision of having children and the consequences it has on individuals and society. Through interviews with different people who have made different choices, the film explores the reasons behind the decision to have or not to have children, highlighting the personal, societal, and environmental aspects involved. It also examines the societal pressures and expectations surrounding parenthood, challenging the notion that everyone should follow the traditional path of starting a family. With a focus on reproductive freedom, the documentary opens up conversations about alternative paths and questions the traditional narratives around parenthood.
In 'My So-Called Selfish Life,' a group of women confront societal expectations and navigate the challenges of being childless in a world that prioritizes motherhood. With humor and deep insight, this documentary sheds light on issues of feminism, reproductive rights, and the decision to be childfree.
50 years ago, assemblyman George Michaels cast a single vote on New York's abortion bill that changed the course of American history but destroyed his political career in the process.
In an America where more and more women and trans people are losing legal bodily autonomy, the history of Bill Baird’s long fight for women’s right to abortion is as relevant as ever. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rebecca Cammisa doesn’t just give us a portrait of Baird, but also creates a historical register of allyship and activism that those fighting to uphold freedom and choice can access, and perhaps emulate.
The struggle to pass the 1967 Abortion Act and its continued ramifications to the present day. Featuring never before broadcast interviews with women who had backstreet abortions, those in the medical profession on both sides of the debate, and the politicians and campaigners who were at the forefront of the law on illegal abortion being changed.
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