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
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Tate GreeneDirector
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Rebekah McAuleyDirector
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Sarah SextonDirector
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Deladis HaywoodDirector
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Jessica SheltonProducer
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Hannah AdamsProducer
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Aaron AsburyProducer
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AMI AppalshopProducer
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Tate GreeneWriter
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Rebekah McAuleyWriter
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Sarah SextonWriter
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Deladis HaywoodWriter
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:18 minutes 51 seconds
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Completion Date:July 29, 2022
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Appalachian Media Institute
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LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival
October 8, 2022
Official Selection, Excellence Award -
Boone Docs Film FestBoone, 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 FestivalAthens, Ohio
United States
April 12, 2023
Official Selection -
UPIKE Film & Media Arts FestivalPikeville, KY
United States
April 29, 2023
Official Selection, Award Finalist -
5th Mosaic International Film Festival of Arts and CultureHalifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
March 26, 2023
Official Selection -
CineYouth Film FestivalChicago, 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 FestivalClarksburg, WV
United States
September 30, 2023
Official Selection
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.
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."