Powerful 'American Delivery' Doc on Maternal Healthcare (Ep. 119)

Описание: Seasoned documentary producer Lisa Frank chats with host Candice Bloch about her healthcare-focused projects, namely her recent project American Delivery which focuses on maternal health and childbirth, showcasing diverse birthing experiences and the importance of equitable care. In their conversation, you’ll learn about Lisa’s ongoing collaboration with director Carolyn Jones and how creating documentaries around sensitive topics like end-of-life care and maternal health requires extensive pre-production work. The two discuss the challenges and intricacies of filming in healthcare settings, the importance of postpartum care, and the impact of care deserts on maternal health. Lisa shares insights on midwifery care, the role of fathers, and the need for advocacy in maternal health. They also touch on the influence of media in raising awareness about healthcare issues, advice for getting your mission-driven documentary seen by the right audiences, as well as the importance of nurses, and Lisa's upcoming project on global nurse migration.

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You can watch American Delivery on PBS at: https://www.pbs.org/show/american-del...

American Delivery was also included in Ms. Magazine’s list of favorite feminist documentaries of 2025.

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