The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition Thursday, June 13 at 6pm
Childbirth is a women's rights issue and a reproductive justice issue. The United States maternity system is one of the costliest in the developed world, yet our birth outcomes compare poorly to those of othe industrialized nations.The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition builds on the enormous success of Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary, The Business of Being Born, to encourage students to question the current maternity system and expose them to the issues surrounding childbirth in the United States.
Subjectified: Nine Young Women Talk about Sex Wednesday, July 17 at 6pm
Do you know why girls have sex? When was the last time you actually asked? Subjectified is a documentary that presents a real, human picture of women's diverse sexual experiences from around the U.S. When it comes to sex, women are so often seen (on billboards or television), but their authentic voices are rarely heard. Subjectified lets women speak for themselves.
The Last Abortion Clinic Wednesday, August 14 at 6pm
The headlines today are filled with speculation about the changes in the U.S. Supreme Court and what those changes might mean for abortion - an issue that has divided the country for more than 30 years. Heated rhetoric from both sides continues to be heard in courtrooms and on the campaign trail. But while attention is often focused on the argument, there is another story playing out in local communities. Anti-choice advocates have waged a successful campaign to reduce abortions in many places throughout the country. By using state laws to regulate and limit abortion and by creating their own clinics to offer alternatives to women, they have changed the facts on the ground. FRONTLINE investigates the steady decline in the number of physicians and clinics performing abortions, and focuses on local political battles in states like Mississippi, where only a single clinic performs the controversial procedure.
All films will be shown at Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center, 700 Mt. Hope Ave. Suite 420 in Bangor. Free Event. Donations Welcomed.
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