Elizabeth Miller-Derstine MFA Documentary Film, Panel Speaker

Elizabeth is a documentary filmmaker drawn to intimate human portraits and stories centering resilience. She recently received her Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film from Wake Forest University, where she found a passion for documentary ethics and history. She approaches all of her projects with deep consideration of the extractive history of the documentary field. Elizabeth won Best Director award for her documentary short, “Welcome to the Dollhouse” (2020), at both the Atlanta DocuFest and Hoosier Films Festival. You can view more of her work on her website.

Session

Bloom Documentary Film Screening and Conversation

Join three expectant parents and their doulas in “Bloom,” a documentary film journey toward safe, confident childbirth. Explore the vital role doulas play in bridging medical gaps, offering educated advocacy that safeguards against trauma and can be life-saving, especially for BIPOC birthing parents. In a climate of challenging reproductive care, “Bloom” celebrates those transforming healthcare, making it accessible and positive.

Watch the Trailer

Following the film screening, ShLanda Burton, the film’s executive producer, and DONA Advanced Certified Doula, will lead a conversation about the critical work of education and advocacy in the birth space. The film directors will also be in attendance and will take some questions from attendees!

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