Thaw
Once a niche medical procedure, egg freezing is now a billion-dollar industry that promises women the ability to pause their biological clocks and extend their reproductive choices. For some, it’s a path to empowerment; for others, it’s a costly gamble in an unregulated system with no guarantees. Through the experiences of three American women navigating the process, this documentary examines the realities behind the growing trend—who has access, who profits, and what’s at stake. With insights from medical experts, ethicists, and industry leaders, the film unpacks the social, economic, and emotional complexities of egg freezing in a world where fertility is increasingly commodified. As more women turn to this technology with hopes of future parenthood, the question remains: What is the real cost—and the real impact—of putting fertility on ice?
Director/s
Robin Hauser
Robin Hauser
ROBIN HAUSER is the award-winning director of documentaries Thaw (2025), $avvy(2021); CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap(2015); Bias(2018); Running for Jim (2013); Tino (2019). She is president of Finish Line Features, LLC. Robin’s exploration into implicit gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence led her to present “Can we protect AI from our biases?” on the TED stage. She has also given a TEDx talk on “The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders” which has had over 2 million views.
Expected Guests
ROBIN HAUSER: Director
BRIDGITTE: Protagonist
MONICA: Protagonist
DR. AIMEE EYVAZZADEH: Expert
MARCIA INHORN, PhD: Expert
DIANE DWYER • MODERATOR: UC Berkeley Faculty & Former NBC Bay Area Journalist