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Human Shield

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Human Shield is an intimate, character-driven documentary following three clinic escort leaders -- Kristin in Ohio, Kelsea in North Carolina, and Jeremy in Maryland -- working on the frontlines of abortion access in post-Roe America. Filmed over four years, the film traces their evolving roles as abortion bans tighten, clinics face mounting pressure, and anti-abortion extremism escalates. Through immersive observational storytelling, Human Shield reveals the resilience, exhaustion, and quiet courage of ordinary people choosing collective care over fear, offering a powerful portrait of community action at a pivotal moment for reproductive rights.

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Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry 3d
Human Shield is a film interested in listening to stories and in leaving space for hope.  Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Erin Persley

Director

Erin Persley

Screenwriter

Erin Persley

Producer

Rajal Pitroda

Producer

Erin Kökdil

Producer

Anna Clare Spelman

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Synopsis Human Shield is an intimate, character-driven documentary following three clinic escort leaders -- Kristin in Ohio, Kelsea in North Carolina, and Jeremy in Maryland -- working on the frontlines of abortion access in post-Roe America. Filmed over four years, the film traces their evolving roles as abortion bans tighten, clinics face mounting pressure, and anti-abortion extremism escalates. Through immersive observational storytelling, Human Shield reveals the resilience, exhaustion, and quiet courage of ordinary people choosing collective care over fear, offering a powerful portrait of community action at a pivotal moment for reproductive rights.
Director
Erin Persley
Producer
Erin Persley, Rajal Pitroda, Erin Kökdil
Screenwriter
Erin Persley
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m