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My So-Called Selfish Life
7.3 / 10• 2021• 1h 18m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Therese Shechter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. My So-Called Selfish Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
