20/08/2026
We are super excited to invite you to the screening of Allowed To Birth. This award winning documentary has attracted so much media attention internationally, we did not want South Africa to miss out! Check out the trailer!
Jacinta Lagos - a briliant film maker – captures the essence of birth and mother-centred-care. Join us for an evening of inspiration in …
Johannesburg on 17th September at Nu Metro Cinema Hyde Park or
Cape Town on 18th September at The L***a Theatre
Film starts @ 18h00 – 20h00
Tickets include popcorn & soft drink
R200 per ticket
R150 per student ticket
20% discount for 10 or more tickets.
To book simply click on the links below which will take you directly to Quicket to book your ticket!
Johannesburg - https://qkt.io/PkJla1
Cape Town - https://qkt.io/NxF8w7
What is Allowed To Birth Documentary all about?
Across cultures and continents, birth is both a universal experience and a deeply personal journey, yet for millions it has become increasingly shaped by systems of control, risk, and intervention. This documentary explores the global landscape of childbirth, revealing the growing maternal health crises and the profound impact of the medicalization of birth.
Through intimate stories and cross-cultural perspectives, the film examines how modern obstetric practices (while often lifesaving) have transformed a natural process into a highly managed medical event. It questions whether this shift has always served mothers and babies, or if it has, in some cases, distanced them from safer, more holistic care.
At the heart of the film is the life and work of midwife and educator Kristine Lauria, whose approach offers a powerful alternative. Grounded in respect, physiology, and evidence-based care, her work challenges conventional models and reimagines what childbirth can look like when autonomy, trust, and continuity of care are prioritized.
Be weaving together global insights with one woman's mission, the documentary invites audiences to reconsider how we bring life into the world, and what is would take to make birth safer, more humane, and more empowering for all.
Our audience is a mix of health care providers, parents, parents-to-be and birth workers! The film screening is 66 minutes and we would like to have a panel discussion for 45 minutes after the screening to discuss how small changes in our birth facilities & birth practices can positively impact childbirth and return our practices to mother-centred-care!
Content Note: This film is not intended for children under 13. It contains discussions of sexual abuse and includes mild nudity in the context of childbirth and human anatomy.
We look forward to seeing you soon at the screening – small changes can make a huge impact!
Book NOW!
Johannesburg - https://qkt.io/PkJla1
Cape Town - https://qkt.io/NxF8w7
Across cultures and continents, birth is both a universal experience and a deeply personal journey, yet for millions it has become increasingly shaped by systems of control, risk, and intervention. This documentary explores the global landscape of childbirth, revealing the growing maternal health cr...
