Lady Parts + Before You

114 mins

“Before You” is a short film exploring Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) based on true events. A euphoric pregnancy takes a devastating turn when a medical prognosis forces a woman and her husband to accept the harsh necessity of a heartbreaking abortion for medical reasons – a procedure currently banned in 14 states.

“Lady Parts” is a dramedy feature film where a young woman’s sex life becomes a family affair when she has to undergo a vulvar vestibulectomy. Her loving, but overbearing parents help her through recovery (despite her cringing) and learn that saying “vagina” loud and proud is the first step to advocating for herself in all aspects of her life.

Panel discussion to follow both films on ‘Women’s Health: Empowerment Through Storytelling’ featuring Lauren Merage / Writer & Director of Before You, Nancy Boyd / Director of Lady Parts, Bonnie Gross / Writer & Producer of Lady Parts, Margot Riphagen from Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, and Mallory Schwarz from Abortion Action Missouri.

In this program

Before You

Directed by Lauren Merage

A first-time mother’s euphoric pregnancy spirals when she receives a heartbreaking medical prognosis about her unborn child –…

Lady Parts

Directed by Nancy Boyd

Lady Parts” follows Paige, an aspiring screenwriter in Los Angeles who, just days before landing her dream job,…

Dates & Times

Past

Chase Park Plaza Cinema

Sat, Nov 16
6:30 pm