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Forced sterilization in Los Angeles
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Jan 22, 2016
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Forced sterilization in Los Angeles
The new documentary No Mas Bebes centers on horrible period in Los Angeles history.
Maria Figueroa, one of the women featured in the film, No Mas Bebes
Maria Figueroa, one of the women featured in the film, No Mas Bebes
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The new documentary No Mas Bebes centers on horrible period in Los Angeles history.

The new documentary No Mas Bebes centers on a horrible period in Los Angeles history.

In 1975, a group of women brought a case to federal court alleging that doctors in Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center  sterilized them without their informed consent. 

Here's the theatrical trailer:

 Take Two guest host

talked with the film makers of the movie, Renee Tajima-Pena and Virginia Espino.