ALLOWED TO BIRTH A Special Community Film Screening & Midwifery Roundtable
About this Event
ALLOWED TO BIRTH
A Special Community Film Screening & Midwifery Roundtable
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Northern Center at Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI
Tickets: $20 | Only 35 Seats Available!
Join us for a special screening of Allowed to Birth, a powerful documentary exploring the journey of a global midwife.
What makes this film especially meaningful to our community? At the heart of this story is a LOCAL midwife right here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
This documentary invites us to take a closer look at maternity care, the challenges facing midwives and birthing families, and the importance of preserving choices in childbirth.
Whether you're an expectant parent, birth professional, healthcare provider, or simply someone who cares about the future of maternity care, this is a conversation worth being part of.
More Than Just a Movie!
Following the 60-minute film, we'll host a live Q&A roundtable with local midwives and doulas, offering an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss what birth options and maternity care look like right here in the U.P.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location: Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, Marquette
- Film Begins: 12:00 PM
- Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes, followed by a live Q&A
- Admission: $20 per person (plus fees)
- Seating: Limited to 35 tickets
Children are welcome! We love families and recognize that little ones are part of our community. We simply ask that parents step outside briefly if their baby or child becomes disruptive during the screening so everyone can enjoy the film.
Hosted By
Tesa Kurin, CPM, LM — U.P. Midwifery Services
Proudly Sponsored By
Connected Chiropractic
U.P. Family Doula Care
Doulas of Marquette
Make a Day of It!
This special screening is being held in conjunction with the Holistic Wellness Fair, also taking place at the Northern Center from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Come explore the fair, connect with local wellness professionals, support Upper Peninsula businesses, and join us at noon for this important film and community conversation.
Only 35 tickets are available, so reserve your seat early!
Birth matters. Midwives matter. And the stories of our own U.P. birth community deserve to be heard.
Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM
Doors Open
🕑: 12:00 PM
Screening Begins
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18
