Mizuko

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Synopsis

In Japan there is a special way to grieve after having an abortion. Inspired by these Buddhist rituals, Mizuko is a look of how a half-Japanese American woman reevaluates drawing "the line" in abortion ethics when she becomes pregnant.

Runtime

15 min

Film Type

Debut

2019
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Painting the Truth: The Artists Behind "Mizuko" on Making an Animated Documentary

Co-directors and animators Kira Dane and Katelyn Rebelo shed light on the process of making their SXSW Jury Award-winning short “Mizuko” and how mixed-media animation can elevate storytelling in film.

Free the Work | Sam Mallari | May 4, 2020

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Putting a Face on Loss

Mizuko’s filmmakers looked to a Japanese Buddhist ritual to process their complicated feelings about abortion.

The Buddhist Review | Lakshmi Gandhi | Jan 21, 2021

The Middle Way of Abortion

In America, pro-life and pro-choice voices are pitted against each other with some on both sides denying the complexity of the issue. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong reports on how Buddhist teachings could transform the abortion debate—and benefit women.

Lion's Roar | Jennifer Keishin Armstrong | Sept 8, 2021

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