A powerful and deeply moving film. Arriving at a moment when its message couldn't be more urgent
Film Screening: Allowed to Birth
Luna Palace Cinemas
Leederville WA, Australia
Description
Allowed to Birth is a powerful new documentary following midwife and educator Kristine Lauria, exploring the global maternal health crisis and what it would take to make childbirth safer, more humane, and more empowering for all. Featuring leading voices in the birth world including Dr Melanie Jackson, Dr Stu Fischbein, Kemi Johnson and more.
Join us for an intimate screening and panel discussion hosted by The Village Wellness Centre and The Perth Birth Link.
About the film
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 crisis and the profound impact of the medicalisation 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 whether, in some cases, it has 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 prioritised.
By weaving together global insights with one woman's mission, the documentary invites audiences to reconsider how we bring life into the world, and what it would take to make birth safer, more human, and more empowering for all.
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A film the whole world needs to see
FAQs
- Getting there
Luna Palace Cinema is located in the heart of Leederville on Oxford Street, just a short distance from Perth's CBD.
By Train: Leederville Train Station is approximately a 5-minute walk from the cinema, with regular services on the Joondalup Line.
By Bus: Several Transperth bus routes stop along Oxford Street and nearby Newcastle Street, making the cinema easily accessible by public transport.
By Car: Paid street parking and nearby public car parks are available throughout Leederville. Parking availability can vary during the day and evening, so allowing extra time is recommended.
By Bike or On Foot: The cinema is within easy walking and cycling distance for many local residents, with bicycle parking available nearby.
- Age restrictions
Babies in arms are warmly welcomed. As the film explores sensitive themes around birth and maternity care, this event is best suited to adults. We kindly ask that older children are cared for elsewhere so everyone can feel comfortable and fully engage with the screening. Parents and carers are welcome to step out and return at any time if their baby needs a break.
Lineup
Panel of guests to be announced. Stay tuned for updates!
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