09/01/2026
I had the immense good fortune to be able to watch Allowed to birth twice this weekend! At the Milwaukee premiere it was an evening of celebration, camaraderie, tears and so much laughter! And I got to fan girl over some of my birthy heroes 😍 When I saw it a second time in Denver, I had the space to catch all the details of this amazing film. I hope to watch it again someday soon!
If you haven’t heard of this film by Jacinta Lagos, it beautifully documents the life of Kristine Lauria Kristine Lauria while also capturing the heartbreaking traumas that occur when informed consent is ignored. What unfolds is a masterpiece designed to spark conversation.
Allowed to birth. What does the word “allow” mean to you?