Remember your school bathroom? Rows of fading doors. Rubber-soled shoes squeaking on the off-white tiles. These toilets aren’t the most luxurious places. But for young girls who are menstruating, it can be a sanctuary in between classes – if they make it to school.
Every month, up to seven million girls are absent because they can’t afford sanitary products. It’s more than an inconvenience; it’s a national crisis.
That’s why filmmaker Jessie Zinn picked up her camera and stepped inside this unexpected haven to capture the reality of having a period. By opening up the conversation, she’s contributed to the efforts of menstrual health activists and brought about change on a national level.
