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A Quiet Inquisition

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2014-06-011h 5m

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At a public hospital in Nicaragua, Ob/Gyn Dr. Carla Cerrato must choose between following a law that bans all abortions and endangers her patients or taking a risk and providing the care that she knows can save a woman's life. In 2007, Dr. Cerrato’s daily routine took a detour. The newly elected government of Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist revolutionary who converted to Catholicism to win votes, overturned a 130-year-old law protecting therapeutic abortion. The new law entirely prohibits abortion, even in cases of rape, incest, or when a woman’s life is at stake. As Carla and her colleagues navigate this dangerous dilemma, the impact of this law emerges—illuminating the tangible reality of prohibition against the backdrop of a political, religious, and historically complex national identity. The emotional core of the story—the experiences and situations of the young women and girls who are seeking care—illustrate the ethical implications of one doctor's response.

Directors
Holen Kahn, Alessandra Zeka
Editors
Holen Kahn

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  1. Carla Cerrato

    Carla Cerrato

    Self

  2. Herbert Cesar

    Herbert Cesar

    Self

  3. Jorge Zamora

    Jorge Zamora

    Self

  4. Delma Rosa Gómez

    Delma Rosa Gómez

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Budget
$220.00
Revenue
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Keywords
pregnancynicaraguawomen's healthabortion