Period: End of Sentence

Period: End of Sentence shines a stark light on the culture and taboo surrounding menstruation in India. The film observes a group of local women in Hapur, northern India, as they disrupt the tacit disregard for the female body within their community. By making sanitary pads that are both affordable and biodegradable, they seek to educate young women and make menstruation safer. In doing so, they contribute to and spark a sexual revolution in their region.

The young women of the region suffered in silence for generations, without access to feminine hygiene products or an appropriate outlet to voice their concerns. In many cases, this led to them missing school and other aspects of their lives. When biodegradable and affordable sanitary pads arrived in their village, a sense of empowerment washed through the female community.