ALWAYS AND FOREVER with Jessica Stamen, Elease Lui Stemp, & Lara Everly

rePROFilm Podcast

The “work wives” behind the dark comedy “Always & Forever” join Asha Dahya on the Periodical Podcast to chat about collaboration, going viral, and how humor is a secret weapon in the fight for reproductive justice.
“It's just a proven concept at this point that comedy disrupts the status quo. A little bit of humor, a little bit of entertainment moves the needle. It works.” — Lara Everly
“Humor sneaks past people's defenses. It can be a way (in), even for people who agree but might feel like other serious videos feel medicinal … You get them laughing, you get them engaged, and then you come in with the punch at the end.” — Jessica Stamen
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1. ALWAYS AND FOREVER with Jessica Stamen, Elease Lui Stemp, & Lara Everly (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the rePROFilm Podcast, ladies! It’s great to be speaking with you, and featuring this powerful film in our Periodical this month. Can you tell me how the idea for ‘Always & Forever’ came about, and why it was made? (00:04:00)

3. What was the reception on social media, from voters, organizations etc once it was released? I saw so many big accounts sharing it! (00:07:43)

4. What were your initial goals for the film, and what kind of impact are you hoping to make going forward, especially as we head into 2024, a presidential election year? (00:11:47)

5. How can humor be an effective way to get a serious message across? (00:17:30)

6. As mothers, I’d love to hear your perspective on this issue. What does it mean to have worked on a film like this as parents knowing first hand what having a child “always & forever” means? (00:22:23)

7. Beyond politics and elections, films play a really important role in the cultural landscape of creating change. Can you each talk more about this from your perspective, since you have all worked on projects that include social impact messaging? (00:31:23)

8. Can you each talk about how this is impacting you as filmmakers and actors and creators and why the strikes are important for the industry right now and for everyone? (00:37:41)

9. What do you hope rePROFilm subscribers and podcast listeners will take away after watching ‘Always & Forever’ this month? (00:43:26)

10. What is next for you all? Can you share what you’re working on and where we can follow you? (00:46:27)