From Plan A, B, to C: New Stories Around Reproductive Health

Most conversations about reproductive health start downstream – after access has narrowed or options have failed. But what happens if we look upstream? This panel traces the reproductive continuum from its beginning: Plan A, men taking more responsibility for their bodies and as allies; Plan B, the emergency contraception millions rely on; and Plan C, the documentary spotlighting grassroots abortion access efforts in a post-Roe era. Together, these touchpoints reveal the policies, personal stories, and cultural forces shaping reproductive choices in a way that reinforces autonomy.  We’ll explore how storytelling – on screen and through lived experience – can shift perception, influence policy, and advance a more equitable reproductive future. With expert insights and bold dialogue, we’ll examine why innovation must be paired with access, awareness, and real options for all.

Moderator: Vicki Shabo, Senior Fellow for Gender Equity, Better Life Lab at New America

Speakers:

• Regina Davis Moss, PhD, MPH, MCHES, President & CEO, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda
• Jess Jacobs, Executive Producer and Impact Producer, Plan C film 
• Caren Spruch, National for Director of Arts & Entertainment Engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
• Margot Fahnestock, President and CEO, Population Media Center 
• Humza Syed, Finance Director, Level Forward