Dr. Rebecca Gomperts sails a ship around the world, providing abortions at sea for women lacking legal alternatives.
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Dr. Rebecca Gomperts sails a ship around the world, providing abortions at sea for women lacking legal alternatives.
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Dr. Rebecca Gomperts sails the high seas aboard a ship operated by Women on Waves, a Dutch pro-choice organization. The documentary follows her efforts to provide abortions in international waters for women lacking legal options. As Gomperts faces opposition, she adapts her approach, training women to perform self-administered abortions using WHO-researched protocols. Over seven years, the film captures her mission to create an underground network of activists advocating for women's autonomy and reproductive rights.
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Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Rebecca Gomperts and her mission.
- See how Women on Waves operates at sea.
- Find out about self-administered abortion protocols.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at SXSW in Texas on March 9, 2014.
- It took seven years to produce Vessel.
- Vessel won the Audience Award and Special Jury Awards at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival.
- The film features a diverse cast, including Rebecca Gomperts and Kinga Jelinska.
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Who directed the documentary Vessel?
Vessel was directed by Diana Whitten.
What organization does Rebecca Gomperts work with in Vessel?
Rebecca Gomperts works with Women on Waves, a Dutch pro-choice organization.
What awards did Vessel win at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival?
Vessel won the Audience Award and the Special Jury Awards for Documentary Feature at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival.
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