Battleground

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Battleground

Released Oct 4, 2022

1h 45m

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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 enormous influence they wield. As Roe stands on the precipice of being overturned and numerous states pass unconstitutional abortion bans, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access.

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Very straightforward, fly-on-the-wall, and all the more compelling because this was shot before [the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision].

Oct 14, 2022

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

A cookie-cutter presentation intent on showing viewers how leaders of the anti-abortion movement have managed to advance their goals and consolidate power by mobilizing an evangelical minority.

Oct 6, 2022

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Caryn James

Hollywood Reporter

In its quiet, uninflected way, Battleground delivers valuable insights, leaving it to viewers to assess and take some action or not.

Jun 13, 2022

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Cynthia Lowen’s Battleground offers some insight on that score. What distinguishes her documentary is that she offers considerable insight into grassroots activism on both sides of the fence.

Nov 8, 2022

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It is advocacy without becoming agitprop.

Oct 14, 2022

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Timely, well-edited, provocative, and refreshingly fair & balanced.

Oct 9, 2022

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Pocho N

Inspirational and showing that there is hope to rectify the atrocities of half a century.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/22

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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 enormous influence they wield. As Roe stands on the precipice of being overturned and numerous states pass unconstitutional abortion bans, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access.

Director: Cynthia Lowen
Producer: Cynthia Lowen, Rebecca Stern
Screenwriter: Cynthia Lowen, Nancy Novack
Distributor: Abramorama
Production Co: Safe Space Pictures, Women Make Movies, Train of Thought Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2022
Runtime: 1h 45m

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