Written/Directed Noemi Weis | Producers Noemi Weis – Carolyn Allain | Editor Eugene Weis | Composers Matthew Davies – Rob Deboer – Tony Grace
Synopsis
Milk – Born into this world
Through an intimate and artistic lens, Milk brings a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals and poignant voices from around the globe. Inspiring, informative, provocative and sensitive, Milk celebrates bringing a new life into this world with a strong call to action and reflection.
Awards and Distinctions
World Premiere at Hot Docs International Film Festival – World Showcase Category, featuring the year’s best from around the world
Nominated Best Documentary Feature at the Hollywood Film Festival
Nominated Best Documentary Feature at the Madrid International Film Festival
Nominated Best Editing Documentary Feature at the Madrid International Film Festival
Beacon of Light Prize by Tennessee Women in Film
A big THANK YOU to ALL of YOU from all of us for your support in helping us make the MILK Educational Program a Success.
We were able to host 36 Events – with over 2000 Attendees
Supported by 46 Local Organizations
and countless individuals
Reaching over 1M people on Social Media
MILK – Latest Analytic Report shows an outstanding outreach
Media Reviews
“ A sweeping cinematic look at the politics of breastfeeding and birth ” – Michelle Latimer – Hot Docs
“ Stuffed with inspiring footage ” – The Globe and Mail
“ Milk rocks ” – Now Magazine
“ Formula freebies part of companies ‘brilliant marketing’. I learned all of this watching Weis’s new documentary MILK ” – says Catherine Porter, Toronto Star
“ Noemi Weis has thrown down the gauntlet in the battle of the breast.” – Insidetoronto
“ With warmth and sensitivity, Milk explores breastfeeding around the world in a powerful piece of poetry to tell an important message. ” – Scene Creek
“ Inspiring, informative, provocative and sensitive ” – Toronto is Awesome
“ Represents a celebration of life and motherhood ” – Toronto Film Scene
Social Media
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