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NEWS!!! THE WOMB REBELLION is awarded by SHOOT THE BOOK Cannes Film Festival/Market 2024

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Production Status:  In Development

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Genre: Historical Fiction

 

Tagline: In unity, they found their strength. In strength, they forged their freedom.

 

Logline: On a Southern plantation, the tragic death of a defiant enslaved woman ignites a quiet rebellion among the women in the quarters. Led by a determined midwife, they unite in strength and resolve, standing together to protect their dignity and forge a path toward a future of their own making. A gripping tale of courage and defiance.

 

​Production Companies: MediaFusion Entertainment & Blue Ocean Productions (USA)

 

Writer: P.W. Long, based on her award winning novel THE WOMB REBELLION (featured at SHOOT THE BOOK - Cannes Film Festival/Market 2024)

 

Executive Producer: Jaha Cummings

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​Producer: Carol Bidault de l'Isle / MediaFusion Entertainment

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Similar films: THE COLOR PURPLE, HIDDEN FIGURES, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

 

Location: Lousiana

 

FINANCING IN PLACE: 65% (In Equity, Senior Debt, Tax incentives)

 

SYNOPSIS: 

"The Womb Rebellion" is a powerful and moving story set in the antebellum South, where the unity and resilience of women rise against the brutal realities of slavery.

The Bellamy Plantation is forever altered when Ruby, a courageous and rebellious enslaved woman, takes her own life in a bold act of defiance. Her death sends shockwaves through the quarters, deeply affecting Pearl, the plantation’s midwife and Ruby’s surrogate mother. As Ruby’s spirit begins to haunt the plantation, Pearl is compelled to reflect on her role within the community and the lives she has helped shape.

Inspired by Ruby’s unwavering courage, Pearl leads the women of the quarters in a quiet but determined resistance. Together, they find strength in their unity, standing firm to protect their dignity and secure a future where their voices are heard. Through their collective stand, they challenge the oppressive forces that seek to dictate their lives.

"The Womb Rebellion" is a celebration of resilience, sisterhood, and the enduring power of women to shape their own destinies. It honors the bravery of those who unite in the face of overwhelming adversity, showing that even in the darkest times, hope and solidarity can light the way to a better future.