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
Upcoming screenings
Awards & recognition
SXSW
World Premiere and Best of Texas Award
Cleveland International Film Festival
Official Selection
DC/DOX Film Festival
Official Selection
Bentonville Film Festival
Official Selection
Brooklyn Film Festival
Official Selection
Cascadia International Women's Film Festival
Official Selection
Mendocino Film Festival
Official Selection
What people are saying
‘"It will force you to think outside the box, while being educated and informed on every conceivable angle of these issues."‘
Carla Renata
‘"...if you are pregnant and not certain what to do, please see PRECONCEIVED ..."‘
Steve Kopian