Port Townsend Film Festival 2008

At a time when more women than ever are getting breast implants, fewer voices seem to be asking “Why?” And fewer still are asking “Are they safe?” This film explores the ongoing debate of the safety of breast implants and the role of beauty in our culture. At its heart, the film is driven by the experience of the filmmaker’s own mother. After a double mastectomy with silicone-implant reconstruction surgery, she suffered severe complications. Ultimately, the film is the story of everyday women who find themselves and their breasts in the tangled and confusing intersection of health, money, science, and beauty. Advisory: graphic images.