A Quiet Inquisition (2014)
At a public hospital in Nicaragua, Ob/Gyn Dr. Carla Cerrato must choose between following a law that bans all abortions and endangers her patients or taking a risk and providing the care that she knows can save a woman's life. In 2007, Dr. Cerrato’s daily routine took a detour. The newly elected government of Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist revolutionary who converted to Catholicism to win votes, overturned a 130-year-old law protecting therapeutic abortion. The new law entirely prohibits abortion, even in cases of rape, incest, or when a woman’s life is at stake. As Carla and her colleagues navigate this dangerous dilemma, the impact of this law emerges—illuminating the tangible reality of prohibition against the backdrop of a political, religious, and historically complex national identity. The emotional core of the story—the experiences and situations of the young women and girls who are seeking care—illustrate the ethical implications of one doctor's response.
Cast
- Carla Cerrato - Self
- Herbert Cesar - Self
- Jorge Zamora - Self
- Delma Rosa Gómez - Self
Keywords
pregnancy, nicaragua, women's health, abortion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Quiet Inquisition about?
- At a public hospital in Nicaragua, Ob/Gyn Dr. Carla Cerrato must choose between following a law that bans all abortions and endangers her patients or taking a risk and providing the care that she knows can save a woman's life. In 2007, Dr. Cerrato’s daily routine took a detour. The newly elected government of Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist revolutionary who converted to Catholicism to win votes, overturned a 130-year-old law protecting therapeutic abortion. The new law entirely prohibits abortion, even in cases of rape, incest, or when a woman’s life is at stake. As Carla and her colleagues navigate this dangerous dilemma, the impact of this law emerges—illuminating the tangible reality of prohibition against the backdrop of a political, religious, and historically complex national identity. The emotional core of the story—the experiences and situations of the young women and girls who are seeking care—illustrate the ethical implications of one doctor's response.
- Who directed A Quiet Inquisition?
- A Quiet Inquisition was directed by Holen Kahn, Alessandra Zeka.
- Who stars in A Quiet Inquisition?
- A Quiet Inquisition stars Carla Cerrato, Herbert Cesar, Jorge Zamora, Delma Rosa Gómez.
- How long is A Quiet Inquisition?
- A Quiet Inquisition has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is A Quiet Inquisition?
- A Quiet Inquisition is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of A Quiet Inquisition?
- A Quiet Inquisition had a budget of $220.
- Where was A Quiet Inquisition produced?
- A Quiet Inquisition was produced in Nicaragua, United States of America.