A short film about women, preventive care, and what happens when help goes away.
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.
Preventive care keeps women healthy and saves lives. But it only works when coverage, clinics, staff, transportation, and follow-up care are available when women need them.
The Line Film Project
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.
Why the Story Matters
Breast cancer touches millions of women and families. Screening can save lives, and women are showing up for it. But screening depends on something larger: a healthcare system that remains there when women need 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.
From Research to Storytelling
Creator / Writer / Executive Producer Theresa T Patton, PhD
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 reflects her commitment to using storytelling to make healthcare access issues visible, human, and actionable.
Become a Founding Partner
Leadership Partner Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
Leadership Partners help bring The Line from production to audiences across the country.
- Invitation to private screenings and premiere events
- Recognition on The Line website
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
The Founding Circle members provide transformational support that makes both the film and its long-term community engagement possible.
- Invitations to private screenings and premiere events
- Recognition on The Line website
- Invitation to visit the filming
- Opportunities to host or participate in community screenings and conversations
In-Kind Partners
The Founding Circle Gifts of $25,000 and above
In-Kind Partners
Support isn't always financial. We're grateful for partners who can provide:
- Production locations
- Catering
- Lodging
- Equipment
- Transportation
- Wardrobe
- Healthcare expertise
- Screening venues
- Marketing and communications support
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.
Get in Touch
For funding conversations, community partnerships, screenings, or other inquiries, please reach out.
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