4:30 PM 

Hosted by Elon's Program in Women's, Gender, & Sexualities Studies (WGSS), with the goal of facilitating interdisciplinary feminist conversation and community across our University

Black women in the United States are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications compared to their white counterparts. The narrative around birth for Black people in recent years has centered around the disproportionately negative outcomes; however, it also provides an incomplete story about birthing experiences in these communities. This documentary-dance film highlights both the challenging and positive experiences Black women have, particularly when choosing out-of-hospital birthing options, either at home or in birthing centers.

Rated: NR

Runtime: 16m

The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the filmmakers, Elon professors Stephanie Baker of Public Health and Keshia Wall of Dance.