CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 18m

My So-Called Selfish Life

73%(3)IMDbDocumentary

Motherhood: a subject so deeply ingrained in our society, we take it for granted as part of the natural order. It's assumed all women want children, that motherhood is not only a biological imperative but the defining measure of womanhood. Titled after one of the myths it challenges, this film draws upon a heady mix of culture, science, and history–revealing the rich and diverse lives of people who said no to children, and the forces that have marginalized them in society.

Directed byTherese Shechter

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Runtime
1h 18m
Language
EN
Released
September 30, 2021
Studios
Trixie Films

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