Interview by Elliot V. Kotek
Videography by F.J.Productions
(from the 2010 Sundance Film Festival)

Movie: 12th & Delaware (documentary)
Directed by: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady share the story of their latest work about a pregnancy center and an abortion clinic across the street from each other. The documentary, “12th & Delaware,” captures the intimate stories of the women who pass through this unique street corner of a small American town. The filmmaking duo, known for their documentary “Jesus Camp,” explains how they found the location and why they chose this particular corner over others. They also talk about the personal effect the process had on each of them and whether or not it changed their own views on abortion. Grady reflects on the lack of mainstream U.S. media discussion on abortion and the joy of having HBO agree to screen their film. Ewing also sheds light on their philosophy of approaching docu subjects and gaining their trust, and remarks on the strange relationship that builds between a documentary filmmaker and her subject.

Moving pictures review of "12th and Delaware".