Before You

On the way to an abortion clinic with her husband, a woman finds herself pulled into the memories of everything that led them there, and everything that came after.
Told with intimacy and restraint, BEFORE YOU explores the often invisible grief of pregnancy loss and centers a personal reality beyond the political frame. Starring Tony nominee Tala Ashe, BEFORE YOU gives voice to the journey that often remains unspoken while inviting empathy, reflection, and healing. Based on a true story.

Lauren Melinda is a filmmaker and founder of Simbelle Productions. Her work explores feminine identity and the cultural roles assigned to women. She wrote and directed three short films screening at 52 festivals, earning top prizes at six. Her narrative short, BEFORE YOU, starring Tala Ashe and Adam Rodriguez, became Oscar-qualified. Under Simbelle, she has executive produced six feature films with premieres at Cannes, Venice, Locarno, and TIFF. Her debut feature, ECHOES, is in development.

Content warning: abortion

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