Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a landmark ruling granting women access to abortion in June 2022, many states have implemented strict bans on the procedure, leaving hundreds of women with limited options. In some cases, women facing unwanted pregnancies, including those resulting from rape, have been forced to seek out abortion services across the border in Mexico.
The documentary by Quentin Duval and Laurence Cuvillier sheds light on the challenges these women face as they navigate the complex and sometimes dangerous journey to obtain a safe and legal abortion. With access to reproductive healthcare increasingly restricted in the United States, Mexican clinics have seen a surge in American women seeking their services.
The controversial issue has sparked debates and protests across the country, with advocates on both sides fiercely defending their positions. Pro-choice activists argue that women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, while anti-abortion groups believe that all life is sacred and should be protected.
As the debate rages on, these women, faced with limited options at home, are forced to cross borders in pursuit of their reproductive rights. The documentary provides a powerful and poignant look at the lengths some women are willing to go to in order to access the healthcare they need.
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