Maternity Test

Eleven women are invited to audition to read a text composited from anonymous mothering.com forum posts. In turns, they narrate an intimate experience of traumatic c-section birth. The collective reading raises shifting questions about idealized birth, maternal language, reality, performance, public feminism, and private confession.

Director: Irene Lusztig
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min

Screenplay

Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maternity Test about?
Eleven women are invited to audition to read a text composited from anonymous mothering.com forum posts. In turns, they narrate an intimate experience of traumatic c-section birth. The collective reading raises shifting questions about idealized birth, maternal language, reality, performance, public feminism, and private confession.
Who directed Maternity Test?
Maternity Test was directed by Irene Lusztig.
How long is Maternity Test?
Maternity Test has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Maternity Test?
Maternity Test is a Drama film.