A short film about women, preventive care, and what happens when help goes away.
Set in Mississippi — the birthplace of America's first rural community health center.
Filming in Canton, Mississippi, this October, The Line is preparing to bring this story from research to the screen and into communities across the country.
The Line is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The Impact of Breast Cancer in America
“The data show that women are getting screened when access exists. But coverage losses and a fragile safety net threaten to undo that progress.”
of U.S. women 40+ had a mammogram within the past two years
Source: 2024 CDC BRFSS
among uninsured women in rural counties
Source: 2024 CDC BRFSS
more people projected uninsured by 2034
Source: Congressional Budget Office, 2025
About the Film
When a rural clinic faces uncertainty, women waiting for care are forced to confront the fragile line between access and being left behind.
Set in Mississippi — the birthplace of America's first rural community health center — The Line explores the fragile reality of women's access to preventive healthcare today.
“Preventive care only works when women can actually access it.”
Beyond the Film
The Line Film Project carries the story beyond the screen through community screenings, moderated conversations, health education, and partnerships with healthcare and community organizations. The film starts the conversation. The project helps communities continue it.
Community Screenings
Bringing the film to communities across the country to spark local conversations about healthcare access.
Moderated Conversations
Facilitated discussions with healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members after each screening.
Health Education & Partnerships
Collaborating with healthcare organizations to extend the film's impact through education and community resources.
From Research to Storytelling
Theresa T Patton, PhD
Creator / Writer / Producer
Theresa T Patton is a healthcare access strategist, researcher, and emerging film producer whose work sits at the intersection of women's health, preventive care, insurance coverage, and health equity.
Inspired by her doctoral research on preventive care utilization among women in Mississippi and Louisiana, The Line brings data-driven storytelling to make healthcare access issues visible, human, and actionable.
Become a Founding Partner
Donations of every amount are welcomed and meaningful. The partnership levels below recognize individuals and organizations providing major project support.
Leadership Partners
Gifts of $10,000–$19,999
- Invitations to private screenings and premiere events
- Recognition on The Line website
- Recognition in select screening and community-engagement materials
The Founding Circle
Gifts of $20,000 and more
- Foundational/ transformational support
- Long-term community engagement
- Invitations to private screenings and premiere events
- Recognition on The Line website and in the film's acknowledgements
- Opportunities to lead or participate in community screenings and conversations
In-Kind Partners
- Production locations
- Catering
- Lodging
- Equipment
- Transportation
- Wardrobe
- Healthcare expertise
- Screening venues
- Marketing and communications support
For gifts of $20,000 or more, or for corporations, foundations, and organizations interested in sponsorships or partnerships, contact Theresa Patton directly at [email protected].
Support The Line Film Project
The Line is a short film with a larger purpose: to inspire conversations around breast health, preventive care, and healthcare access. We are seeking a small group of individuals, foundations, corporations, and community organizations to help bring the film and its community impact work to life.
The Line is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Get in Touch
For funding conversations, community partnerships, screenings, or project inquiries, please reach out.