Call Your Mother

The film challenges traditional assumptions about sexuality and gender by focusing on diverse identities and orientations. These perspectives are central to the narrative, exploring the maternal bond in a multifaceted way.

This documentary questions the idealized image of motherhood by examining the emotional work expected of women. It portrays motherhood as a complex area where women have significant control over their lives, rather than being seen as passive figures.

The film uses a wide range of participants to avoid a uniform portrayal of motherhood. This multi-vocal approach prevents the depiction of a single white family as the standard.

By avoiding a single religious perspective, the film presents various understandings of the maternal experience. It breaks down the idea of the sacred family through the lenses of trauma and power dynamics.

The film touches on the challenges of caregiving and mental health issues. However, specific attention to physical or sensory disabilities is not central to the main narrative.