Hosted by Louisiana Abortion Fund
Virtual
When
Oct 15, 7:00 PM CDT
Price
$5.00 USD per person
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Worldwide
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Preconceived: A film screening and Q&A with the Louisiana Abortion Fund.
Join the Louisiana Abortion Fund for a powerful virtual screening of Preconceived, a compelling documentary that debuted at SXSW. This eye-opening film shines a spotlight on crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), a key but often hidden force in the anti-abortion movement. Preconceived uncovers how these centers operate under the radar, shaping the U.S. reproductive rights landscape in significant ways. Don’t miss this chance to engage with an important conversation about the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom. Q&A immediately following the film.
Event Participants
Mel Manuel
Director Of Operations
Director of Client Services
Community Access Team
About the film
Where does someone turn when facing an unplanned pregnancy? "Preconceived" is a raw and insightful look into the rise of the enigmatic crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) pervading America. Shedding light on how many of these centers are a part of a movement striving to make abortion unthinkable and illegal, the documentary explores the complex role of deception, finances, faith, and privacy.
"Preconceived" follows the stories of two women, Maleeha in Texas and Maria in Colorado, whose searches to terminate their unplanned pregnancies misled them to anti-abortion centers. The film also features testimonies from individuals on both sides of the issue including leaders of the CPC industry as well as experts who caution why many CPC practices are problematic. Amid a shifting legal landscape, "Preconceived" underscores the importance of understanding the resources available to pregnant people.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 20m
Released
2024
Director
Sabrine Keane, Kate Dumke
Producer
Maggie Contreras, Tim Grafft
Executive Producer
Heather Keane
Crew
Oksana Skrynnik, Anne Chmelewsky, Sasha Perry
Cast
Maleeha, Maria, Catholics for Choice, Stanton Healthcare, Heartbeat International