6.5
Heart of a Dog
2015
Witches (2024)
June 9, 20241h 30mEN
7.7
33 votes
Overview
Elizabeth Sankey's deeply personal documentary examines the relationship between the cinematic portrayals of witches and the all-too-real experiences of postpartum depression by utilizing footage that spans the entirety of film history alongside heartrending personal testimony.
Director
Elizabeth SankeyWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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N/A
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Production Companies
MUBIMontgomery Avenue ProductionsGarden Studios
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10.0Witches(2024): A Searing Examination of Medical Gaslighting and Women's Silenced Narratives Elizabeth Sankey's documentary "Witches" is not just a film about historical persecution. It's a scathing indictment of how society systematically dismisses women's experiences, particularly in medical contexts. Using a brilliant collage of film clips and intimate personal testimonies, Sankey traces the horrifying continuum from medieval witch hunts to contemporary medical gaslighting. The film powerfully demonstrates how women's pain - especially around reproductive health - has been consistently…
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