More than 20 states have enacted TRAP laws that impose strict regulations on abortion providers, impacting access to reproductive healthcare across the U.S.
“What remains of a woman's right to choose?”
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More than 20 states have enacted TRAP laws that impose strict regulations on abortion providers, impacting access to reproductive healthcare across the U.S.
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Synopsis
Marva Sadler, a clinic worker in the South, confronts the challenges posed by TRAP laws. These regulations, designed to restrict abortion providers, have increased in number across several states. Directed by Dawn Porter, the 2016 documentary follows Sadler and her colleagues as they fight to maintain access to safe abortions. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on PBS's Independent Lens in June 2016.
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- Meet doctors like Willie Parker MD fighting TRAP laws.
- See the impact of anti-abortion laws in Southern states.
- Find out how clinics adapt to restrictive regulations.
Did You Know
- Trapped won a special jury social impact prize at Sundance 2016.
- The film has a 77/100 score on Metacritic and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- It was released in theaters on March 4, 2016, in two cities.
- The film's duration is 83 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Trapped?
Trapped was directed by Dawn Porter.
What is the runtime of the documentary Trapped?
Trapped has a duration of 83 minutes.
When did Trapped premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Trapped premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
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