Post by Topanga Peace on Apr 24, 2023 21:45:17 GMT -8
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 AT 7:15 PM PDT
Topanga Peace Alliance First Friday Film: "Vessel"
Topanga Peace Alliance First Friday Film: "Vessel"
Zoom Link for May 5th:
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Meeting ID: 863 1125 6046
Passcode: Peace2022
Get ready to be inspired by our next First Friday Film night with our screening of "Vessel." The film explores the journey of Rebecca Gomperts, a young doctor who challenged the harsh realities created by anti-abortion laws worldwide by creating an underground network of activists who bring safe abortions to women in countries where abortions are not otherwise available.
In light of the Dobbs decision in 2022, where the U.S. Supreme Court declared the constitutional right to abortion no longer exists, many states have joined the ranks of conservative and patriarchal nations where women's rights are marginalized, and abortion is illegal. This film shows how one woman and her organization navigated, through trial and error, to provide reproductive care to women in need.
Her project, Women on Waves, begins as flawed spectacle, a media frenzy, faced with governmental, religious, and military blockades. But with each setback comes a more refined mission. Rebecca's revelation that new technologies can bypass the law and allow the training of women to give themselves safe abortions using WHO-sanctioned protocols with pills is transformative. You'll witness the creation of an underground network of emboldened, informed activists working at the cutting edge of global reproductive rights who trust women to handle abortion themselves.
This event is a must-see for anyone who cares about women's reproductive rights and social justice. So, mark your calendars for Friday May 5th at 7:15 pm Pacific Time, and join us on Zoom. Don't forget to turn on your camera and connect with other like-minded activists. We'll also be hosting announcements of upcoming events and actions you can take to make a difference
Zoom doors open at 7:15, and the main event starts at 7:30. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and an inspiring and engaging evening!
