Lesser Choices
Synopsis
The bleached palette and home-movie aesthetics of Super 8 footage provide the image track for this testimonial about an illegal abortion in Mexico City in the 1960s, delivered in voiceover by the filmmaker’s mother. In its account of this intimate and disorienting memory, Lesser Choices summons a time of profound uncertainty—a moment from an era without rights—and offers a warning to the present.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Courtney Stephens
- Original Title
- Lesser Choices
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Courtney Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Courtney Stephens
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lesser Choices.
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What is Lesser Choices about?
The bleached palette and home-movie aesthetics of Super 8 footage provide the image track for this testimonial about an illegal abortion in Mexico City in the 1960s, delivered in voiceover by the filmmaker’s mother. In its account of this intimate and disorienting memory, Lesser Choices summons a time of profound uncertainty—a moment from an era without rights—and offers a warning to the present.
Who directed Lesser Choices?
Lesser Choices was directed by Courtney Stephens.
Who stars in Lesser Choices?
The principal cast of Lesser Choices includes Not specified.
When was Lesser Choices released and how long is it?
Lesser Choices was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 8m.