The fundamental right of equality continues to be an uphill battle for women around the world.
Punishment for getting an abortion in a Western Democracy?
Depends on the Democracy…
As of 2022, Freedom, does not necessarily mean: “the freedom to choose” …anymore.
One of those battles that we assumed won decades ago in the “modern world” has re-emerged with a fury; a woman’s right to choose and access safe, legal abortions. The Gibraltar Project was conceived in order to confront the opposition with a new kind of weapon.
As a group of female creatives we believe strongly in the power of story, and in the voice and unique perspective and circumstance of the individual. To accomplish this we have followed the stories, through a personal lens, diving into the nuances of Gibraltar’s divisive vote to legalize abortion juxtaposed against the United States’s journey to overturning Roe v. Wade and the resulting global ripple effects. We aim to spotlight the deep, hidden feelings, experiences and beliefs of the individuals while also diving into how a culture, country, and a democratic people have come to question a woman’s right to freedom of choice, thereby putting the question of equality between men and women to the vote, once again asking, are we truly FREE if we are not truly EQUAL?
Gibraltar:
Battling to decriminalize abortion
United States:
Battling to criminalize abortion
As one country seeks to expand reproductive rights, the other is on the road to preventing safe access to abortion for the women of its society. The duality is astonishing, and we bring you into this little storm, brewing in a teacup, poised to explode and leave far reaching global ramifications in it’s wake.
how can you help?
We are now in Post-Production, help us complete our documentary and bring this film to life. Help us to share it with the world!
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Learn about updates, changes in the laws, and new restrictions to access that are closer to home than you think.
share your story
Share YOUR story around abortion or women’s reproductive health.
We want to hear from ALL sides.
The Gibraltar Project is about more than a vote for legal abortion in a tiny country in the Mediterranean. And it is more than a simple “witness to history” of when the United States Supreme Court upended precedent and stripped women of their right to choose. We have sought to create a social impact, and a call to action. It is about creating an environment of empowerment where women around the world feel safe to choose their sovereignty, every single day. And that starts by validating their lived experiences with sympathy and understanding.
Our intention with this documentary is to educate the widest possible audience about all the ins and outs of the current legislative battles raging globally whilst providing a peek into the long term ripple effects of such legislation on the lives of women.
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We are now in Post-Production, help us complete our documentary and bring this film to life. Help us to share it with the world! Visit our Give Butter page to see how you can contribute financially to assist us in creating this documentary.
share your story
Share YOUR story around abortion or women’s reproductive health. We want to hear from ALL sides. All experiences are valid and worthy of being spoken and listened to without judgment or condemnation. Share on social with the hashtag #TGP or send us an email at: [email protected] and we’ll share anonymously on our platforms.
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Rosita Laila
Rosita Laila is a Creative Producer, Actress, Writer, Artistic Director, and Consultant with vast international experience in both TV/Film Production and Live Events/Stage Productions.
Rachael Hastings
Rachael Hastings is a Producer Shooter, Cinematographer & Content Creator with Over 15 years of experience producing, shooting and operating camera all over the world including in the Americas, Europe, Africa, India, Asia, and the Middle East.
Ocean Lorraine
Ocean Lorraine is an Italy-based professional multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, recording engineer, and business owner who has worked on major TV, film, theater, and music projects around the globe — Europe, North America, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Allison Tanenhaus
Allison Tanenhaus (she/her) is a New York–born, Boston–based digital glitch artist. She specializes in bold geometrics, kaleidoscopic color fields, trippy op art, thought-provoking truisms, and unexpected dimensional qualities.
Kimberly Darwin
Kimberly is a thought leader in the consciousness movement. She's at the helm of the popular blog "Are You Awakening?" and consults with artistic creators in an effort to ensure that all viewpoints are honored.
The Gibraltar Project is a Dancing Rose Production.