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In the past week I’ve had two different emails come across my inbox with info about fabulous looking movies on the topic of menstruation. One, Period the Movie, happens to be playing in my town this Wednesday night (that’s Vancouver BC if you’re so inclined, screening info here).

Period the Movie is a documentary focusing on the recent rise in menstrual suppression pills and the discourse that has arisen around that. The film takes a look at both the medical implications of hormonally suppressing women’s periods and the cultural impact of “freeing” women from their periods. There aren’t a tonne of screening dates listed, but you can buy the DVD for about $30 if you’re interested. Info in on their website.

The other film, Moon Inside You, documents the personal journey of the filmmaker Diana, as she searches for some answers to her own question around painful periods: “why does it hurt, if I’m healthy?” The resulting journey that the film documents looks really amazing frankly. She travels the world (Syria, Papua-New Guinea, Africa, Europe, etc) and speaks to experts and regular women sharing stories and knowledge along the way. There is a trailer on the website, but currently no screening info.

- Emira (aka Lunapads Webmistress)

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