Allowed to Birth: A Birth Film

Explore birth, choice, & the medicalization of childbirth in Allowed to Birth. All are welcome. Film screening + discussion after! Join us for an outdoor screening of Allowed to Birth, a documentary exploring birth across cultures, the medicalization of childbirth, maternal health, and the importance of autonomy, trust, and more holistic approaches to maternity care. We’ll begin with the film (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes), followed by an open discussion and panel hosted by local doulas Nicole and Tara. It’s an opportunity to learn, share perspectives, ask questions, and connect with others in our community. Everyone is welcome! EVENT DETAILS Date: November 16 Time: 6–8 PM Location: Odyssey Bottle Shop Admission: $10 per person. All proceeds will go toward supporting our local postpartum support group! WHAT TO BRING This will be an outdoor screening, so please come prepared for the weather! Bring a lawn chair, blanket, or anything you’d like to sit comfortably on. Dress warmly and make yourself cozy for a night outside. FOOD & DRINKS We’ll have A-ROI Thai food truck out front, so feel free to grab some dinner! Odyssey Bottle Shop will also be open for you to purchase drinks and enjoy during the film. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! We’re so grateful to the local sponsors who donated funds to help us purchase the film and make this screening possible. A special shoutout to CHS Backyard Cinema for generously providing the screening equipment and to Odyssey Bottle Shop for hosting us and opening their space for this event. We can’t wait to bring our community together for an evening of learning, conversation, and connection. Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s talk about birth!