Told through deeply personal stories in the trenches of the healthcare sector, Birth Wars chronicles a power struggle between doctors and midwives in Mexico about whose vision of childbirth should prevail. The film takes viewers on a journey into two worlds driven by prejudices and antagonism, and explores how building bridges between these worlds could help save lives. ¡Viva Mujeres! Films Showcase.
- Year2019
- Runtime73 minutes
- LanguageSpanish w/ English Subtitles
- CountryMéxico
- DirectorJanet Jarman
- ScreenwriterFilip Lein
- ProducerJanet Jarman and Filip Lein
- FilmmakerJanet Jarman
- CastRafaela Lopez, Guadalupe Guzman, Luis Leon, Tomas Aparicio
- CinematographerJanet Jarman
- EditorFilip Lein
- MusicCarlos 'Lion' Perez
Told through deeply personal stories in the trenches of the healthcare sector, Birth Wars chronicles a power struggle between doctors and midwives in Mexico about whose vision of childbirth should prevail. The film takes viewers on a journey into two worlds driven by prejudices and antagonism, and explores how building bridges between these worlds could help save lives. ¡Viva Mujeres! Films Showcase.
- Year2019
- Runtime73 minutes
- LanguageSpanish w/ English Subtitles
- CountryMéxico
- DirectorJanet Jarman
- ScreenwriterFilip Lein
- ProducerJanet Jarman and Filip Lein
- FilmmakerJanet Jarman
- CastRafaela Lopez, Guadalupe Guzman, Luis Leon, Tomas Aparicio
- CinematographerJanet Jarman
- EditorFilip Lein
- MusicCarlos 'Lion' Perez