''Give Me an A'' is a 2022 anthology feature film in response to the overturning of ''

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''. releases by

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. The film uses 16 short film segments and a wraparound film to weave together each filmmaker's specific response to the

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decision. The film was created to be a fast reaction and was conceived of and completed in three months, an unusually fast timeline for a feature film. The film won the Gold Audience Choice Award from

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less than two weeks after the film was completed. The film's cast includes

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, Jennifer Holland,

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, Molly C. Quinn,

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, and

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. The film was created and produced by

Natasha Halevi Natasha Halevi (born January 12, 1982) is an American actress and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. She is known for creating and producing Give Me An A, a reproductive rights horror anthology, as well as directing the wraparound and a ...

. The producing team also includes Giselle Gilbert, Jordan Crucchiola, Jonna Jackson, Jessica Taylor Galmor, Alyssa Matusiak and Stephanie Williams.

Segments

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 21942272 American anthology films Abortion-rights movement in the United States 2022 films Films about rights