You've seen The Defenders--tell us about it! What were your initial feelings about the movie? Did it generate any discussion back home or in the office? What did you take away?
Thursday, April 26, 2007
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Production Team
Deborah Hobbins, Emily Rumsey, Dawnee Dodson
On the Big Screen
Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee WI
6 comments:
I grew up taking contraception for granted (my first diaphragm was provided by my aunt, a general practitioner). This film makes me realize how lucky I am, and how I need to fight for the right to keep reproduction a choice for all of us. And it does it in such an engaging way!
Laurie
I found The Defenders to be both educational and moving.
Thanks to organizations like Planned Parenthood, the women of today do not have to experience the pain and hardships of those before us. My heart went out to many of "the voices" in the film. However, by sharing their stories it will help women struggling with the same decisions everyday.
Beautifully done!
I have not and am not an outspoken advocate of all the issues discussed in this film. I don't see my views as outdated or closed-minded, I simply believe that abortion for the ease and comfort of those affected is most probably wrong. I will be the first to say that I was an unexpected guest to the showing of this film.
That said, I found this film incredibly eye-opening to the kinds of pressures that women have had to and continue to deal with. I understand on a much more personal level how in so many cases, the feelings around an unwanted pregnancy always trickle down to blame upon the woman. I hope that discussions and films like this one continue to help all people really look at the underlying aspects of these issues. We all have more to learn.
Thank you,
Tyler
How refreshing to view a film that actually matters. A film that makes you think, question, wonder, and even cry.
In my opinon, The Defenders tells a story that needs to be told. Especially in today's politial climate when women's rights are no longer a guarantee.
While I first say the movie many months ago, several of the first-person accounts have stayed with me. Even haunted me. How many of our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and friends have struggled with these life-altering decisions. How many have done some in silence?
The research that went into this film adds a credibility that cannot be questioned and its pathos makes it a movie not to be soon forgotten.
As a twenty-seven year old woman I have a newfound appreciation for the women who spend their days fighting for MY rights and a realization that instead of sitting on my couch sighing when the CNN crawl informs me of Roe v. Wade being in jeopardy, perhaps it is my turn to stand up and speak.
Laura
One of the great things about this film is that it has much broader appeal than one might expect. It is a documentary about the birth control movement in Wisconsin, but the producers and directors do a great job of making the stories seem relevant to a much larger audience. The personal stories and the historical background show the movement in Wisconsin to be part of a much larger, still urgent, movement that affects all of us - wherever and whomever we are.
The Defenders is a film capable of promoting real dialogue on a very complex issue. It is thoughtful, educational and respectfully avoids devisive stereotypes that often make birth control and Roe vs Wade taboo subjects for discussion.
I would recommend this film to women and men interested in reproductive health questions, as well as individuals struggling to understand how these intimate decisions became such volatile policy debates and tests to one's faith.
As other audience members pointed out, this film provokes the viewer to think deeply about the impact of policy and potential policy changes on women's reproductive health.
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