THAW: Parenthood on Ice · A Film Screening and Panel Discussion · NYC
Join Causeway Impact and Unleashed Productions for a special New York City screening of THAW: Parenthood on Ice, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Robin Hauser and leading voices in reproductive medicine and anthropology.
Through the personal stories of three women and insights from leading voices in science and technology, THAW: Parenthood on Ice examines the rapidly growing fertility preservation industry and its implications for women's reproductive health, medical ethics, and society.
The film raises timely questions about reproductive choice, the evolving role of technology in fertility preservation, and what these developments mean for individuals and society.
Following the screening, join director Robin Hauser and experts in reproductive medicine and anthropology for a conversation exploring the scientific, ethical, and social questions at the heart of the film.
Featured Panelists
Robin Hauser — Director, THAW
Marcia Inhorn — Anthropologist, Yale University
Dr. Jamie Grifo, MD — NYU Langone
Cynthia Hudson — TMRW Life Sciences
The evening will conclude with a reception and light refreshments, offering an opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with fellow attendees.
Presented by Causeway Impact and Unleashed Productions, with the support of the Pacific Islands Film Festival (PIFF), whose commitment to storytelling and social change reflects a shared belief in film's power to foster dialogue, deepen understanding, and inspire action.
Admission is free. Donations supporting Unleashed Productions, Inc., a nonprofit film production company, are welcome via Venmo (@UnleashedProductions).
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