Give It a Shot
Exploring one of the most consequential frontiers in reproductive health—male contraception—Give It a Shot examines the decades-long effort to bring a viable alternative for men to market. Through a focus on lab work and clinical testing, and conversations with the scientists driving the effort forward, the film reveals both the scientific and pharmaceutical approval challenges and the broader social implications of shifting contraceptive responsibility. At the center of the story is 83-year-old Dr. Sujoy Guha, a pioneer in the development of a long-lasting and reversible injectable contraceptive, alongside American researchers building upon his work. Their persistence reflects a growing effort to expand options for men and advance gender equity in family planning. Combining humor and high-stakes research, the film offers a window into innovations that could empower men to take greater control of their fertility and reshape reproductive health worldwide. —Michelle Svenson
Director/s
Vaishali Sinha
Vaishali Sinha is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and director of the feature documentaries Made in India (2010) and Ask the Sexpert (2017). Her work has earned numerous honors, including the Critics Choice Award in India, a Grierson nomination for Best Entertaining Film, and a Ridenhour Peace Prize nomination for Excellence in Truth-Telling. Vaishali was also a development consultant for the Academy Award–winning short documentary Period. End of Sentence.
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Director VAISHALI SINHA