FLY SO FAR follows Teodora Vásquez and The Seventeen in their struggle to regain their freedom. Due to the criminalisation of abortion, they have been sentenced up to 30 years in prison for having an obstetric emergency. Their testimonies and cases are evidence of the State’s violence against women, but also of collective resilience and solidarity

This screening is part of the CineNoche series presented in partnership with Cine Las Americas. This season’s monthly series, Mujeres en la Lucha, features documentaries spotlighting women's activism in Latin America. The films represent 5 regions and bring to the fore conversations around land and water rights, migration, reproductive rights, state violence and more. Pre-recorded Q&A's with the filmmakers will follow the screenings. Visit cinelasamericas.org for more information.