The Oscar-nominated short film Red, white and bluewhich addresses abortion issues in the United States, will benefit from an impactful campaign thanks to Level Forward.
The film, directed by Nazrin Choudhury, follows a young mother living paycheck to paycheck and forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.
The campaign will benefit gender justice organizations and abortion access funds, with partners including Supermajority Ed Fund, IGNITE, Vote Mama, Pregnancy Justice, She the People, One Fair Wage and New York Abortion Access Fund .
The first stakeholder screening will take place in New York at the Metrograph Theater on June 14, followed by a conversation with Choudhury and special guests including Taylor Salditch, executive director of the Supermajority Ed Fund, and Chelsea Williams-Diggs, director executive of New York. Abortion Access Fund. Host committee members include Abigail E. Disney, Jane Fonda and Mark Ruffalo, among others.
Choudhury said: “Our film hopefully transcends politics and is intended to serve as a bridge to our common humanity. We hope this continues to spark meaningful dialogue that leads to positive and lasting change.
“Red, white and blue is the kind of film you dream of as a narrative changemaker,” said Carmelyn P. Malalis, Level Forward Chief Impact Officer. “Nazrin Choudhury has delivered to the world a gripping story that will surprise some, amaze others, and open many minds and hearts to a conversation once thought impossible.”
