Planned Parenthood against the Ana de Armas film “Blonde” claimed it contributed to “anti-abortion propaganda” for the way it portrayed a talking fetus.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Planned Parenthood executive Karen Sprouch said that the producers of “Blonde” “contribute to anti-abortion propaganda and instead stigmatize people’s health care decisions.”
In “Blonde”, Marilyn Monroe is shown having two miscarriages against her will, and she is dramatized by a fetus provided by CGI.
The personified fetus is shown on the screen asking Monroe, “You won’t hurt me this time, will you?”
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Marilyn Monroe is seen having two illegal abortions in the film ‘Blonde’.
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“Since film and TV shape many people’s understanding of sexual and reproductive health, it is important that these depictions accurately portray women’s real decisions and experiences,” Sprouch said.
Monroe never publicly stated that she had a miscarriage, but at the time of her huge success, it was common for film studios to make arrangements for female actors to “rest” or stay out for an ‘appendectomy’. while the studio had arranged for them. to terminate a pregnancy,” according to Entertainment Weekly.
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While the film has seen a backlash for his hyper-sexualization of Monroe, Sprouch has “depicted the fetus to look like a fully formed baby … Planned Parenthood respects artistic license and freedom.” However, false images only serve to reinforce and perpetuate misinformation. Stigma around sexual and reproductive health care.”
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In an interview, Planned Parenthood director Karen Sprouch says, “In the context of illegal abortion depicted in ‘Blonde’, “it is important that these depictions accurately portray the real decisions and experiences of women.”
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Abortion has been a major political issue in the months since the US Supreme Court overturned Rowe v. Wade.
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Ana de Armas plays Marilyn Monroe, attending the “Blonde” premiere in Spain.
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In an interview with The Wrap, director Andrew Dominic denied any underlying political messages related to that scene.
“You see it over and over again that she’s reacting to a story she’s carrying inside,” Dominic said. “And I think everyone’s doing the same thing, like wanting to look ‘blonde’ through this Roe v. Wade lens. They have a certain agenda where they feel that women’s freedoms are being compromised.” and they look at ‘blonde’ and they see a demon, but it’s not really about him. Watch the things you want. And I think that’s really what the film is about. The dangers of it. But you know, it’s hard for people to put two things in their minds at once. It’s black or white. . “