Television

PUSH: THE TRUTH ABOUT OBSTETRIC VIOLENCE is a short documentary that brings an intimate view of what it’s like to experience obstetric violence in the UK. Featuring first hand accounts from two mothers who gave birth at NHS London hospitals, and interviews with activists, doulas and researchers, the truth about the roots and impact of violence during birth at the hands of healthcare professionals is explored.

Directed, edited and produced by Luiza Lanna
Co-directed, produced and audio supervised by Cynera Rodricks
Script and camera by Luiza Lanna and Cynera Rodricks
Script and interviews supported by Atoosa Gitiforoz
Supervised by Ashok Prasad and Charles Carroll
University of Westminster, London, 2022.

Filming collaboration
(Camilla Pickles interview)
Cameron Boyd
Hayley Warren
Leander Lawson
Sarah Crook
Luke Taylor
Technical support: Sam Skuce

Supervised by Stuart Drummond
New College Durham

Filming collaboration
(humanised childbirth videos)
Carolina Maia
@maiafotografiadeparto

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