MAISIE CROW, ABBIE PERRAULT | USA | 2024 | 98 MIN | ENGLISH
Zurawski v Texas is a gripping documentary that puts a human face on the profound consequences of Roe v. Wade’s reversal. Following the first women to challenge extreme abortion laws in Texas, the film reveals their harrowing stories of being denied life-saving medical care due to legal uncertainty. These women, some of whom suffered life-threatening conditions like sepsis and impaired fertility, are now fighting relentlessly for justice—for themselves and for countless others who face similar situations. The film also highlights the frustrations of the medical professionals caught in a web of conflicting legal interpretations, afraid to provide necessary care at the risk of losing their licenses. With intimate access to the plaintiffs, Zurawski v Texas exposes a system where doctors are paralyzed by fear and lives hang in the balance. As their case reaches the Texas Supreme Court, these courageous women could change the future of reproductive rights, not only in Texas but also across the nation. This is a powerful story of survival, advocacy, and the urgent need for change.
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