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Country Midwife

Home births are a normal part of country life for many women in rural Texas— sometimes they're the only option. More than 7 million women in the U.S. live in maternity deserts, areas without access to birthing facilities or maternity care providers. Based in Abilene, midwife Sabrina Elliott travels the vast countryside of West Texas to help mothers with nowhere else to turn.

  • Azul Sordo
    Director
  • Azul Sordo
    Producer
  • Azul Sordo
    Editor
  • Sabrina Elliott
    Key Subject
  • Azul Sordo
    Videographer
  • Azul Sordo
    Graphics
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 27 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of North Texas
Director Biography - Azul Sordo

Azul Sordo is a freelance visual journalist and upcoming photo fellow for the Dallas Morning News. She previously interned at U.S. News and World Report, the Texas Tribune and KERA. Much of her work focuses on culture, immigration and women's issues.

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