Hidden away under the bleachers at school, free-spirited Aisha gives a pregnancy test to Jessica, a cheerleader and prom queen contender, who’s terrified of what the results might mean. They are joined by their childhood friend Portia, who has made her own decisions about motherhood. The three reconnect over their circumstances and celebrate all of life’s choices.

Choices

Three different friends find renewed connection as they await pregnancy results at their Los Angeles High School.

Teen filmmakers Caroline and Aaryhn explore women’s roles in society, the messages they are receiving, and their dreams for their future in this thoughtful and personal documentary. With each other and experts, they discuss the progress that has been made and the obstacles that are still present in achieving gender equality. Through sharing their own experiences and intersections, they hope to increase empathy in audiences and inspire them to have similar conversations in their own lives.

A Woman's Role

A WOMAN’S ROLE provides commentary on the progress and obstacles to achieving gender equality.

Discovering Catharine is a documentary that uncovers the life and legacy of Catharine Waugh McCulloch, a pioneering lawyer, suffragist, and women’s rights advocate. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century women’s suffrage movement, the film explores McCulloch’s trailblazing career as one of the first female attorneys in the U.S. and her relentless fight for women’s equality, particularly in the legal and political arenas. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and personal stories, the documentary sheds light on McCulloch’s contributions to securing women's right to vote and her enduring impact on modern women's rights movements. Directed by Susan Hope Engel and produced by Ann McCulloch, Catharine's great-granddaughter, Discovering Catharine highlights her overlooked yet pivotal role in American history.

Discovering Catharine

DISCOVERING CATHARINE is a documentary that uncovers the life and legacy of Catharine Waugh McCulloch, a pioneering lawyer, suffragist, and women’s rights advocate.

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