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2022105 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Civil Rights Geopolitics

Battleground

2022105 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three women lead anti-choice organizations in their efforts to overturn Roe v.

“THE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF ABORTION IN AMERICA.”

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Three women lead anti-choice organizations in their efforts to overturn Roe v.

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Cynthia Lowen

Cynthia Lowendirector

Nancy Novackwriter

Cynthia Lowen

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Alexis McGill Johnsoncast

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Rebecca Stern's *Battleground* follows three women leading anti-choice organizations in their efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade. Set against the backdrop of a polarized United States, these activists confront strong opposition from those advocating for women's rights to safe and legal abortions. The film captures their strategies and motivations as they rally supporters and face challenges, revealing the personal convictions that fuel their activism and the ongoing ideological battles surrounding reproductive rights in America.

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