Embracing Your Voice

Summary:

In this episode of the Embracing Your Voice podcast, Atima Omara chats with Chris Love, Senior Advisor to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona. They explore "repro horror," a subgenre of films addressing themes like pregnancy, abortion, and stigma. Chris discusses how horror movies reveal societal attitudes while empowering women to navigate reproductive challenges. The episode also highlights how advocacy intersects with representation in media.

Timestamped Key Topics:

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Atima Omara on empowering women of color.
• [00:01:00] Guest spotlight: Chris Love's advocacy with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona.
• [00:02:00] What is repro horror? Exploring themes of pregnancy and stigma in horror films.
• [00:03:00] Cultural reflections: How horror movies depict societal fears around reproductive rights.
• [00:05:00] Film recommendations: Must-watch movies like Birth/Rebirth and Rosemary's Baby.
• [00:07:00] Media as advocacy: How horror can influence perceptions of reproductive rights.

Key Takeaways:

• Representation Matters: Horror films can reflect and challenge cultural stigmas.
• Advocacy Through Media: Films offer a unique lens to explore reproductive rights and societal values.
• Empowerment for Women of Color: Chris Love highlights the intersection of advocacy, representation, and empowerment.

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