A tender, emotional look at womanhood, with a fun, flirty bite of humour, Tripping is a short film starring Glee’s Dot Jones and directed by Amelia Xanthe Boscov.
As Maggie takes a road trip with her lesbian mother to have an abortion, she questions their relationship, and also her own relationship to her body.
Tripping is timely, as access to abortion is restricted, and women’s rights are under threat, but it also seeks to remove the shame and stigma from accessing essential healthcare as a woman.
Tripping is also a celebration of lesbian elders, reminding us of their importance to our community, and their significance in the fight for women’s rights.
In Tripping, Boscov masterfully intertwines complex emotions, allowing the viewer to explore themes of bodily autonomy, generational differences, and self-acceptance. The journey between Maggie and her mother becomes more than just a physical road trip—it’s an exploration of trust, identity, and the subtle ways that shared experiences can bridge gaps in understanding. The film’s gentle humour softens the weight of its themes, and Dot Jones shines as a supportive, steadfast mother figure whose wisdom and warmth give Maggie the strength she needs.
Ultimately, Tripping is an invitation to see reproductive rights not just as a political issue but as a deeply personal and intergenerational one, touching everyone involved.
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