"You know, she's a very courageous, confident woman and her love and passion for the women and the staff and the guests who come to the clinic every day, she's very passionate about making sure their safety is first. I want people to realize that we really try to humanize a sort of a hot button topic."
"I feel like we're trying to push boundaries and figure out new ways to tell stories and be truth tellers. And so I think that's going to be my journey from here on out is really trying to find the stories that are important to people and just try to keep telling them."
The documentary short 'The Devil Is Busy' is nominated for an Oscar and examines reproductive rights through the lens of a women's health care center in Atlanta. The film highlights the work of Tracy, a clinic employee who provides support and ensures safety for patients navigating a challenging environment marked by constant protests and patient anxiety. Director Christalyn Hampton, making her directorial debut, aims to humanize the contentious topic of abortion access by showcasing the compassion and courage of clinic staff. Hampton emphasizes the importance of telling meaningful stories and pushing boundaries in documentary filmmaking. The film is available on HBO Max.
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