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No Such Right: The End of Roe in Appalachia

“No Such Right” is a snapshot of a region in crisis. In the aftermath of the stunning Dobbs v Jackson decision, doctors, lawyers, activists, and young people across Appalachia had to come to terms with what the future of their region and their rights would be. ‘No Such Right’ is our search for answers, highlighting the voices of those impacted by Dobbs and their efforts to reckon with and remedy these issues. This story is a single piece of a much larger national narrative, but it is a story that few others are in a place to tell.

"The film is a true gem, shining brightly amidst a sea of cinematic offerings, and leaving a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of its audience." - Student World Impact Film Festival 2023

  • Tate Greene
    Director
  • Rebekah McAuley
    Director
  • Sarah Sexton
    Director
  • Deladis Haywood
    Director
  • Jessica Shelton
    Producer
  • Hannah Adams
    Producer
  • Aaron Asbury
    Producer
  • AMI Appalshop
    Producer
  • Tate Greene
    Writer
  • Rebekah McAuley
    Writer
  • Sarah Sexton
    Writer
  • Deladis Haywood
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Appalachian Media Institute
  • LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival

    October 8, 2022
    Official Selection, Excellence Award
  • Boone Docs Film Fest
    Boone, North Carolina
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Women's Voices Now Film Festival

    United States
    March 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Athens International Film & Video Festival
    Athens, Ohio
    United States
    April 12, 2023
    Official Selection
  • UPIKE Film & Media Arts Festival
    Pikeville, KY
    United States
    April 29, 2023
    Official Selection, Award Finalist
  • 5th Mosaic International Film Festival of Arts and Culture
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Canada
    March 26, 2023
    Official Selection
  • CineYouth Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    April 21, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Student World Impact Film Festival

    June 25, 2023
    Official Selection, Best Documentary Quarter-Finalist
  • Mtn Craft Film Festival
    Clarksburg, WV
    United States
    September 30, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tate Greene, Rebekah McAuley, Sarah Sexton, Deladis Haywood

Tate Greene is a 19-year-old from Knoxville, Tennessee. They are currently a sophomore studying History and Education at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and hope to one day become a teacher.

Rebekah McAuley is a 16-year-old from Whitesburg, Kentucky. She is a junior at Letcher County Central High School and plans to study Film and English in college. Rebekah hopes to pursue a career in film, either behind the camera or on the screen herself.

Deladis Haywood is a 17-year-old from Mayking, Kentucky. She is a senior at Letcher County Central High School and is still considering what to study in higher education, though Film seems like a promising path. Deladis hopes she can make more documentaries in the future.

Sarah Sexton is a 16-year-old from Colson, Kentucky. She is a junior at Letcher County Central High School and plans to study Filmmaking and Directing in college. Sarah hopes to continue her filmmaking career by becoming a film director or producer.

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Director Statement

Tate Greene: "I made this film because I think it is essential for people today, as well as in the future, to see for a few moments what the Dobbs decision really means for people in our community. The interviews we conducted, the places we traveled to, and the things we filmed all tell the story of how we have seen and experienced these tumultuous weeks."

Rebekah McAuley: "I made this film because I feel that it is important to use our voices to help change the future. My hope is to show how the people of Appalachia will be affected by the end of Roe v. Wade. The stereotype around Appalachia, while true in some aspects, brings a lot of negativity to the area. I wanted this film to shine a light on those of us, and there are many, who are trying to be the change we want to see in the world."

Deladis Haywood: "I worked on this film with the end goal being to spread awareness about how the ending of Roe v. Wade would affect Appalachian people and to show how the people of Appalachia view this overturning. I hope the take away people get from this film is knowing that Appalachia isn’t all pro-life and folks care about this overturning as much as anyone else."

Sarah Sexton: "This film is important to me because often the struggles of young folk in Appalachia and the surrounding areas get discarded because of the reputation the loud few have given us. The making of this film about Roe v. Wade is my bridging point to shedding light on this and the struggle we face because of it."