The Cord

Description

Carolina is a maternity warrior operating within the broken health system of Maracaibo, Venezuela. As pregnant women face dire circumstances, she fights to maintain the crucial connection between them and their unborn babies. Her past, marked by violence, fuels her determination to support these vulnerable mothers in a landscape where healthcare resources are extremely limited. The documentary presents the stark realities of motherhood in a failing system, highlighting Carolina's relentless efforts to bridge the gap between life and death for these women. Despite her tireless advocacy and support, the mounting challenges of inadequate medical care and social instability leave both Carolina and the women she aids in a precarious situation, with no clear resolution in sight. The cast includes Carolina, along with various individuals impacted by the healthcare crisis.