Today, the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. This 50 year backslide now puts public health at risk, especially for those who can get pregnant.
At Tribeca, we're passionate about telling stories that highlight activsm. Here are some of our past films that touch on the extremely personal decision to have an abortion.
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Battleground (2022) is told with restraint and balance, director Cynthia Lowen seeks to clarify rather than condemn, and presents a new point of entry for this challenging topic. In the face of rapidly disappearing reproductive rights in America, this thought-provoking piece is certain to spark conversation about one of the most pressing issues of our times. Battleground will be available to watch on #TribecaAtHome in the coming days
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On The Divide (2021) is a documentary set in McAllen Texas, home to Whole Woman’s Health clinic—the last abortion clinic on the US/Mexico border. Mercedes, a tattooed Latina woman in her thirties who used to be involved in gangs, is now part of the pro-life Church movement. Denisse, a young mother of four, volunteers at Whole Woman’s Health and helps guide women into the clinic. Protecting the entryway into the clinic is Rey, a Latino security guard in his late sixties who is fervent in his religious beliefs, but also understands the plight of the women who arrive at the abortion clinic. Their life decisions intertwine at this abortion clinic, as they grapple with how their devotion informs their role in fighting for or against abortion rights. On the Divide is available to watch on POV PBS.
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Cherry (2022) follows a 25-year-old in Los Angeles who discovers she has only 24 hours to make one of the most consequential decisions of her life, what to do about an unplanned pregnancy. She is constantly challenged and confronted with what it looks like to finally face adulthood and how others view her as she's constantly running away from it. The winner of our Audience Award for Best Online Premiere. Cherry is available to view on our #TribecaAtHome Platform.