Belly of the Beast (2020)

Overview

A brave young woman and a passionate lawyer uncover a disturbing trend of illegal sterilizations within California's women's prison system. Determined to take on the Department of Corrections, they assemble a team of investigators, both inside and outside the prison, to expose a series of heinous crimes, including inadequate healthcare and coercive sterilizations, primarily affecting women of color. Despite their relentless pursuit of justice, their claims are met with skepticism. This gripping legal drama spans over seven years, offering powerful testimonies from incarcerated women and spotlighting a troubling legacy of eugenics and reproductive injustice in America.