Below the Belt
“The last health taboo.”
Synopsis
As four patients urgently search for answers to mysterious symptoms, Below the Belt exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems that disproportionately affect women. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and barriers to care, the film reveals how millions are suffering in silence and how, by fighting back, we can improve healthcare for everyone.
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BELOW THE BELT Trailer (2024)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shannon Cohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Seward, Shannon Cohn
- Original Title
- Below the Belt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- PBS, Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shannon Cohn
Christopher Seward, Shannon Cohn
Patricio Cohn, Zelmira Gainza
Christopher Seward, Mary Lampson
Hillary Clinton, Corinne Foxx, Mae Whitman, Shannon Cohn, Rosario Dawson
Department Leadership Roster
Shannon Cohn
Director
Shannon Cohn
Producer
Christopher Seward
Editor
Patricio Cohn
Director of Photography
Mary Lampson
Editor
Zelmira Gainza
Director of Photography
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Genre -- WMN Documentaries
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Frequently Asked Questions About Below the Belt
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What is Below the Belt about?
As four patients urgently search for answers to mysterious symptoms, Below the Belt exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems that disproportionately affect women. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and barriers to care, the film reveals how millions are suffering in silence and how, by fighting back, we can improve healthcare for everyone.
Who directed Below the Belt?
Below the Belt was directed by Shannon Cohn.
Who stars in Below the Belt?
The principal cast of Below the Belt includes Jenneh Rishe, Elizabeth Warren, Kyung Jeon-Miranda, Laura Cone, Orrin Hatch.
When was Below the Belt released and how long is it?
Below the Belt was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 52m.