BATTLEGROUND
An urgently timely window into the intersection of abortion and politics in America, following three women who lead formidable anti-abortion organizations to witness the enormous influence they wield. As the nation faces the end of Roe, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access.
SYNOPSIS
This June, the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade, ending 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion in the United States. How have we arrived here, when 7 in 10 Americans support access to legal abortion? BATTLEGROUND follows three women who lead formidable anti-abortion organizations in their single-minded quest to overturn Roe v. Wade, as they face down forces equally determined to safeguard women’s access to safe and legal abortions.
Who are anti-abortion people? What are they driven by, what do they believe, how do they operate and what are their goals? ‘Battleground’ gets inside the anti-abortion movement as never seen before to answer these questions, with many surprises: they are women, young people, even Democrats. With close access, the film shows how the anti-choice movement is strategizing and organizing, and their determination to overturn Roe at any cost. As their power and influence propels the Supreme Court sharply right, and states race to enact unconstitutional abortion bans, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access.
In the wake of Roe, 26 states stand poised to ban abortion, catalyzing unprecedented legal, medical and social upheaval. BATTLEGROUND is required viewing for anyone with a stake in the future of abortion in America.
Director
Cynthia Lowen
Run Time
1 hour, 45 minutes
Released
October 4, 2022
Distributed by
Abramorama
HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE
Assisted Listening
Additional options TBA
Country
United States
SUBTITLES
None
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
SHOWINGS
OCT 14 | FRI
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 15 | SAT
12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 16 | SUN
12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 17 | MON
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 18 | TUE
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 19 | WED
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 20 | THU
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 21 | FRI
5:00, 7:15 p.m.
OCT 22 | SAT
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 23 | SUN
12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 24 | MON
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 25 | TUE
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 26 | WED
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
OCT 27 | THU
5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.
Reviews
“In its quiet, uninflected way, Battleground delivers valuable insights, leaving it to viewers to assess and take some action or not.”
“Messy, personal, timely, brimming with ideas, overflowing with pain, and without answers: that’s the debate, and that’s the doc.“
“Offers a truly eye-opening glimpse into a remarkably focused movement.“
TICKET INFORMATION
EVENING PRICES
$12.00 |Â Adults
$9.50 |Â Students
$8.75 |Â Children
$8.50 |Â Military
$8.75 |Â Seniors
$6.50 |Â Members
$5.00 |Â UNL Students
MATINEE PRICES
$10.00 |Â Adults
$9.00 |Â Students
$8.25 |Â Children
$8.00 |Â Military
$8.25 |Â Seniors
$6.00 |Â Members
$5.00 |Â UNL Students
Matinee priced tickets for all screenings TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY nights
- Showtimes change on a regular basis and will not always be the same each day. Visit the individual film pages for a list of showtimes.
- Children are 12 and under. Seniors are 60 and older
- Students and Military must show a valid ID to receive discount
- We accept cash, check, NCard, Visa, and Mastercard
- The Ross Box Office opens 30 minutes before the first screening of the day
- Assistive listening headsets and closed caption devices available for select titles. Check the individual film pages or inquire at the box office for details.