At a public hospital in Nicaragua, this documentary follows OB/GYN Carla Cerrato, struggling with her conscience as she contends with the implications of a new law that bans all abortion, even in the face of saving a woman’s life. As she and her colleagues navigate the murky legal waters and potential of prosecution, the drama of this deadly law emerges, as Carla meets with young patients in search of life-changing help. As the stakes elevate, and the fatalities become personal, Carla’s outrage and sadness transform into a willingness to act boldly in the face of the law. Official Selection, 2014 Human Rights Watch Film Festival.

DIR/SCR/PROD Holen Sabrina Kahn, Alessandra Zeka. US/Nicaragua, 2014, color, 65 min. In Spanish with English subtitles. NOT RATED

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Mon, Oct 6, 7:15

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