During the pandemic and with the fallout of Roe v. Wade, the filmmaker offers clear and direct interviews. The interviewees throughout Plan C provide first-hand information and situations where women are helping women with directives and processes to obtain the abortion pill that is legal in 90 countries. Among the many interesting facts about the need for an abortion pill, the research published and provided for Plan C is legal and documented, unlike that of Viagra, which is for men and offered by Pfizer. This fascinating factoid adds to several other juxtaposing points of interest on how a male-run government treats women’s health.
“…offered as hope and strength.”
Tragos also points out all the stigmatizing issues attached to abortion. However, she reveals that providing accessible online pills was a game-changer because a woman could be at home in a calm environment with no disruptions and be comfortable enough to heal. There were no protesters in their faces, fear of radical and bizarre religious actions and pressure, or political stunts. It is also noted that Plan C is safer than most over-the-counter medication, allowing women to have a safe, legal, affordable, and stigma-free abortion.
Plan C also touches upon how abortion rights are just the beginning of things to come in the U.S., like a canary in the coal mine, for other rights that may come under scrutiny and change the freedoms of U.S. citizens. These rights are justice issues, where physicians become police and call-out culture takes precedence. With the many incredible women dedicated to Plan C and its purpose, including Loretta J. Ross, who offers the perspective on call-out culture and reproductive justice regarding women of color — a subject all on its own in this fight for a legal and safe choice. However, the advancement of Plan C is in progress, even with all the restrictions surrounding it. There is undoubtedly more to come, which is offered as hope and strength.
"…like a canary in the coal mine for other rights..."
