My So-Called Selfish Life
2021•1h 18m•7.3•Released
Documentary
Motherhood: a subject so deeply ingrained in our society, we take it for granted as part of the natural order. It's assumed all women want children, that motherhood is not only a biological imperative but the defining measure of womanhood. Titled after one of the myths it challenges, this film draws upon a heady mix of culture, science, and history–revealing the rich and diverse lives of people who said no to children, and the forces that have marginalized them in society.
Director
Therese Shechter
Languages
English
Studio
Trixie Films
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