Preconceived
Preconceived
A riveting documentary about the pervasive but overlooked presence of Crisis Pregnancy Centers.
Where does someone turn when facing an unplanned pregnancy? This even-handed film offers a raw and insightful look into the rise of the enigmatic crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), many of which 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 in the CPC industry, while also showing that many of the people involved genuinely believe they are serving the greater good.
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 deftly navigates the complicated political and moral knot that is abortion access in America and underscores the importance of understanding the resources available to pregnant people.
D: Kate Dumke & Sabrine Keane US, 2024, 1h20m
Discussion follows. Co-hosted by the Dartmouth Democrats and the Hanover/Lyme Democrats, in collaboration with Reproductive Equity Now.
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