• Erika Cohn Talks Eugenics & Forced Sterilization of Women Prisoners on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

  • 2024/10/10
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Erika Cohn Talks Eugenics & Forced Sterilization of Women Prisoners on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

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  • On the latest episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, Emmy Award-winning director Erika Cohn joins the show for an eye-opening discussion about her documentary “Belly of the Beast.” The film delves into the alarming practice of forced sterilizations in California’s prison system, focusing on how women of color were disproportionately targeted. In this powerful conversation, Cohn explains how a young woman, along with a passionate attorney, uncovered a series of illegal sterilizations and other human rights violations within the prison system, sparking a legal battle against the Department of Corrections. The documentary, filmed over seven years, offers intimate access to both current and former prisoners and exposes the systemic reproductive injustices that persist in the U.S. prison system.


    Cohn, recognized by “Variety” as one of the top documentary filmmakers, discusses the broader implications of eugenics and reproductive control in the United States. Known for her previous work, including “The Judge,” Erika Cohn continues to bring attention to critical issues of justice and equality through her filmmaking. Tune in to SOUNDS to hear more about this gripping and vital story.


    Don’t miss this episode, where Cohn sheds light on this dark chapter in modern history.
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On the latest episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, Emmy Award-winning director Erika Cohn joins the show for an eye-opening discussion about her documentary “Belly of the Beast.” The film delves into the alarming practice of forced sterilizations in California’s prison system, focusing on how women of color were disproportionately targeted. In this powerful conversation, Cohn explains how a young woman, along with a passionate attorney, uncovered a series of illegal sterilizations and other human rights violations within the prison system, sparking a legal battle against the Department of Corrections. The documentary, filmed over seven years, offers intimate access to both current and former prisoners and exposes the systemic reproductive injustices that persist in the U.S. prison system.


Cohn, recognized by “Variety” as one of the top documentary filmmakers, discusses the broader implications of eugenics and reproductive control in the United States. Known for her previous work, including “The Judge,” Erika Cohn continues to bring attention to critical issues of justice and equality through her filmmaking. Tune in to SOUNDS to hear more about this gripping and vital story.


Don’t miss this episode, where Cohn sheds light on this dark chapter in modern history.
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