Laws Written on My Body

“Laws Written on My Body” (2023) examines views on abortion rights by New York City residents. Inspired by the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, it contextualizes and explores the effects of anti-abortion laws on women and American democracy. It also contrasts the U.S. case to Colombia, where abortion was recently legalized. This film concludes with a call to action on how everyone can become an activist in support of a woman’s right to abortion. This film was collaboratively made by NYC high school students in Educational Video Center’s flagship afterschool Program, Youth Documentary Workshop.

  • Alexandra Matos Aracena
    Director
  • Katie Artiles
    Director
  • Juan Manuel Arboleda Cardozo
    Director
  • Madelaine Chacha
    Director
  • Jessenia Chisag
    Director
  • Jaeden Cole
    Director
  • Jimaerie Gardoce
    Director
  • Kimberly Ponce Hernandez
    Director
  • Grantlord Johnson
    Director
  • Jazmine Lopez
    Director
  • Emanuel Mota
    Director
  • Yesika Estefany Quito
    Director
  • Benjamin Sama
    Director
  • Erick Josue Ocana Troya
    Director
  • David Ibarra
    Producer
  • Ambreen Qureshi
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Educational Video Center
  • Social and Economic Justice Film Festival
    San Franciso, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
Director - Alexandra Matos Aracena, Katie Artiles, Juan Manuel Arboleda Cardozo, Madelaine Chacha, Jessenia Chisag, Jaeden Cole, Jimaerie Gardoce, Kimberly Ponce Hernandez, Grantlord Johnson, Jazmine Lopez, Emanuel Mota, Yesika Estefany Quito, Benjamin Sama, Erick Josue Ocana Troya