New Documentary Examines Planned Parenthood's Legacy

A recent documentary titled 'No One Asked You' by filmmaker Leitman highlights the efforts of Lizz Winstead and her team in advocating for abortion rights through comedy, portraying their activism as a morale booster in the fight against restrictive abortion laws. Following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many states have enacted severe abortion bans, leading to dire consequences for women's health, as detailed in 'The A-Word' documentary. In contrast, the pro-life documentary 'The 1916 Project' critiques Planned Parenthood's historical influence, linking its founder Margaret Sanger to eugenics and societal shifts regarding morality and family values. Seth Gruber's film aims to expose what he perceives as the detrimental impact of Planned Parenthood on American culture. Both films reflect the polarized views surrounding abortion, with one advocating for reproductive rights and the other condemning the legacy of birth control advocacy. The ongoing debate illustrates the intense legal and moral battleground concerning women's reproductive health in the U.S.