Private Project

Forbidden Fruit

Based on true events. 19 year old Liza is dealing with an unexpected pregnancy while back home in Alabama from college in New York. While sitting in one of the few abortion clinics left in Alabama, she crosses paths with three other women from various walks of life, all here for their own reasons. As these women connect by sharing their stories, Liza finds the comfort and support she didn’t know she needed while making the right choice.

  • Liza Richey
    Director
  • Liza Jane Richey
    Writer
  • Yasmin Josiah
    Producer
    Sade Simmons
  • Najaia Zeri
    Producer
  • Andrew Rodriguez
    Producer
    Plus
  • Mariales Diaz
    Producer
  • Liza Jane Richey
    Key Cast
    "Liza"
  • Ebony Jenae
    Key Cast
    "Bree"
  • Amanda Hilliker
    Key Cast
    "Jewel"
  • Sylvia Gayden
    Key Cast
    "Rosie"
  • Margaret Mikkelsen
    Key Cast
    "Nurse Anna"
  • Robert Ashline
    Key Cast
    "Drew"
  • Benjamin Richey
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 17, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Liza Richey

Liza Jane Richey is a 23 year old visual artist/actor from Florence, Alabama. She recently graduated the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory with a BFA in Acting.

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Director Statement

Her mission is to bring Southern stories to life, amplifying voices that are often silenced--starting with her own. Forbidden Fruit will be Liza Jane’s directorial debut.