The Texas Filmmakers Who Documented the Trauma of the State’s Abortion Ban

A new documentary, “After Roe,” follows three people whose lives were upended by Texas’s six-week abortion ban.

In 2021, Texas passed a law that banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest. The law was immediately challenged in court, but it remains in effect while the legal battle continues.

A new documentary, “After Roe,” follows three people whose lives were upended by the Texas abortion ban. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, offers a deeply personal look at the impact of the law on individuals and families.

One of the film’s subjects is Amy Hagstrom Miller, a Houston attorney who has been fighting for abortion rights for decades.

Hagstrom Miller represents Jane Doe, the anonymous plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the Texas abortion ban. In the film, Hagstrom Miller talks about the challenges of fighting for abortion rights in a state that has become increasingly hostile to the procedure.

Another subject of the film is Fatima Goss Graves, a Black woman who was denied an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Graves, who was already the mother of two young children, was forced to travel out of state to obtain an abortion.

The third subject of the film is Nancy Northup, the president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights. Northup has been a leading voice in the fight for abortion rights for decades. In the film, Northup talks about the importance of fighting for abortion rights, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

“After Roe” is a powerful and moving film that sheds light on the devastating impact of the Texas abortion ban. The film is a must-watch for anyone who cares about reproductive rights.