Milk

2016 • 90 minutes

About this movie

Through an intimate and artistic lens, "Milk" brings a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals and poignant voices from around the globe. From milk donations in emergency situations, to the challenges of establishing milk banks after the closures faced in the 80’s due to the HIV outbreak, new mothers battling to get the appropriate medical support, and the judgment placed on women no matter how they feed their child, this polarized topic sets off an emotional and personal debate. In a seamless narrative, "Milk" follows stories of mothers from different cultures on a world journey, as it reveals the universal issues and challenges facing motherhood and birth today.