A movie about women’s breasts that’s changing the conversation.
The Breast Archives
directed by Meagan Murphy
When a woman has a positive attitude and connection to her breasts - the life-giving source for nourishment and pleasure - this individual is more apt to respect her natural self, develop a sense of empowerment, trust her intuition and, ultimately, achieve healthy mental, physical and spiritual states of being.
Unfortunately, 71% of women report feeling ashamed or unhappy about their breasts. Yet, experiences such as these aren’t only exclusive to women…
Since The Breast Archives launched, its elicited conversations and feedback from diverse spaces. From men struggling with their own bodies to the queer and bi community embracing the film for its inclusivity and relevance to ongoing dilemmas.
The Breast Archives is here for e v e r y b o d y.
From moms and daughters, to breast cancer patients and survivors, doulas, midwives, dancers… nipple bearers of all ages, shapes and sizes. The Breast Archives explores and celebrates the complex relationship that the breast experience offers all of us.
We are taken on a journey as nine women bare their bodies and boldly share experiences of shame, pleasure, sexual tension, nurturing, and the influence of media, religion, and culture on their self-worth and development. What happens in the telling is transformational and liberating. These women shed years of negative breast history with humor and aplomb and reclaim their sensuality, self-acceptance, and self-love.
Statistic: "Study Reveals Global Breast Size Dissatisfaction." Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), 6 Feb. 2020, www.aru.ac.uk/news/study-reveals-global-breast-size-dissatisfaction.
watch the trailer.
Get a glimpse of the upcoming Director’s Cut. . .
. . . What they are saying
“The Breast Archives captures the tenderness, anxiety, pride and wisdom of the women interviewed, and offers an opening for healing conversations about women's real, rich lives.”
— Sid Reger, President, Associate for the Study of Women and Mythology
“This film fundamentally changed how I view my breasts, my heart, my innate female power. I recommend it to anyone seeking to better understand themselves.”
— Diane Madden, Viewer
“This film is a conversation starter.”
— Poorna Bell, Huffington Post
“I identify as queer and I find that this documentary approaches queerness in this really subtle way....There was a diversity of experience. That was really nice to see.”
— Emma, Viewer
watch the filmMany around the world have connected with The Breast Archives, sharing how it surprisingly touches and heals them.
LEAVE A REVIEWIf you feel called to leave a positive review, please email Meagan or DM on Instagram to join an invite-only, community Zoom call where we can connect live!
thebrestarchives@gmail.com
a word from the director.
Welcome to The Breast Archives!
about Meagan
The Breast Expert Meagan Murphy, has a passion for storytelling that unites, inspires, heals and educates. An Emmy-nominated television producer, Meagan is the founder of Deliberate Healing Productions LLC., a production company born of her expanded drive to create energizing and innovative content surrounding breast wisdom.
A seasoned health journalist and media maven, Meagan approached The Breast Archives as an artistic activist, understanding the power of images to shape opinions and utilizing film to change the way breasts are seen and known. Within her film, she explores the hidden lives of women in all of their complexity, and celebrates the humanitarian, even anthropological intersection between the breasts and the psyche.
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How Filmmaker Meagan Murphy Is Changing The Conversation Around Women's Breasts - HuffPost
How stripping down taught these women to love their boobs - NYPost
Stream Queen: All Breasts Are the Best - Valley Advocate
This Female Director Explores a Taboo Subject: Breasts - A Woman’s Thing
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