Battleground

A film by Cynthia Lowen

The Fight for the Future of Abortion in America

‘Battleground’ is an urgently timely window into the intersection of abortion and politics in America, following three women who lead formidable anti-abortion organizations to witness the influence they wield. As the nation faces the end of Roe, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access.

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Director

Cynthia Lowen

Producer

Rebecca Stern and Cynthia Lowen

Runtime

105 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational

Captions Available

English

Language

English

Press

“A truly eye-opening glimpse into a remarkably focused movement.“

- The Wrap

“The documentary is timelier than ever…consistently fascinating…savvy and informative.“

- The Hollywood Reporter

“Battleground is the vital documentary we need now, giving breadth of space for both sides of the aisle to be heard, but also shining a light on the ultimate chess board that is the fight against abortion.“

- Yahoo Entertainment

“In order to understand how we got here…we need to understand the people who made it happen…There’s never been a documentary quite like ‘Battleground.’“

- Salon

“A haunting reality. ‘Battleground’ provides a glimpse into the minds of a minority leading the anti-abortion charge.”

- New York Times
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – Tribeca Film Festival

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The Fight for the Future of Abortion in America

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