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198341 minPGdocumentary

Womb with a View

198341 minPGdocumentary

Nine chapters depict the nine months of pregnancy, from conception to birth, in a serio-comic narrative format.

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Nine chapters depict the nine months of pregnancy, from conception to birth, in a serio-comic narrative format.

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Sherry Millnerdirector

Sherry Millnerwriter

Sherry Millnercast

Ernest Larsencast

Micki McGeecast

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A pregnant filmmaker documents her experience from conception to birth. The narrative unfolds in nine chapters, each representing a different stage of her pregnancy. The film combines humor and personal insight, presenting the physical and emotional changes she encounters. It does not shy away from the challenges of motherhood. Released in 1983, "Womb with a View" runs for 41 minutes and focuses on the transitional state of pregnancy.

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