Give It A Shot
Give It A Shot follows scientists in India and the U.S. developing a new male contraceptive that could revolutionize family planning and improve women’s lives globally.
Length
90 minutes
Funding Type
Give It A Shot tracks the quest to launch the first new male contraceptive since the modern condom was invented in the 17th century, following scientists in both India and the United States. According to the Guttmacher Institute, there are now three methods of birth control for men—condoms, vasectomy, and the withdrawal method—compared with at least 17 options for women. This advancement could revolutionize family planning and profoundly improve women’s lives globally.
Give It A Shot provides a window into this high-stakes scientific and social experiment, from the roster of scientists and developers to the implications on society at large. The film also considers why a change has taken so long in coming when innovation in male contraception has the potential to reframe men’s responsibility around family planning.