Documenting
the living
knowledge of
birth, care,
and community
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A media lab rooted in relationship,
research, and collective care.
Komadrona Media Lab produces documentary films, photography, and research media that document reproductive justice, traditional midwifery, ancestral care systems, and community knowledge.
Why this work matters
Why Document Ancestral Care Systems?
Traditional knowledge surrounding birth and caregiving has often been overlooked or excluded from dominant narratives.
Our work documents these living knowledge systems through film, photography, and collaborative research.
FEATURED FILM
Through personal narratives and expert insights, the film reveals how midwifery-led care offers a compassionate, community-centered solution to improving maternal health outcomes for Black women and birthing people.
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Documentary collection
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Educational Licensing
Our films are available for educational licensing by universities, libraries, museums, public health programs, and community organizations.
Photograph Archive
A growing archive documenting traditional midwifery, home birth, education, and community practice.
Screenings and Events
Community screenings, exhibitions, festivals and public conversations.
Partners & Collaborators
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