“A Filmmaker’s Journey: ‘Give Light–Stories from Indigenous Midwives’ ”

with Steph Smith

Thursday,  July 13, 2023 at 3 PM Eastern Time 

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Traditional midwives have assisted in births throughout human history. Yet the deep knowledge of these women is discounted, and they may even face persecuted by modern medical institutions. Steph Smith’s remarkable documentary “GIVE LIGHT: Stories from Indigenous Midwives“ links their stories across continents and in widely varied communities. In penetrating interviews, nine indigenous midwives from five continents discuss the benefits and challenges to their profession.  GIVE LIGHT examines traditional midwifery, juxtaposed with modern obstetrics, to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern technology. In this Salon Steph reflects on the journey of meeting and listening to these inspiring practitioners, and of creating and funding this courageous film to honor their work.

Steph Smith, filmmaker based in New Orleans, works as an independent director, cinematographer, and editor.   In October 2020, Steph was accepted into the Sundance Co//ab with the emphasis on GIVE LIGHT.  Her work has been invited to screen in Spain, France, Greece, Mexico, Sweden, England, Greece, South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, Portugal, Philippines, and USA.

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Save this date for the next ASWM Salon:

July 27 2023 3 pm Eastern Daylight Time

Tona Ina, the Yoruba “sea light”: Community Archaeomythology in Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean                                                                                                                      with Maria Suarez Toro

The Salon recording will also be available to members after the event.