‘Code Red’ Period Poverty Film Trailer Released

‘Code Red’ follows sixth-grader Karman as she gets her period for the first time while at school and skips class with her best friend to go on a quest to find a menstrual pad. Written and directed by Ringling College Film graduate Jada Poon, Code Red uses comedy, whimsy and metaphor to bring awareness to the scarcity of menstrual products provided by schools and the resultant challenges and inequities faced. Code Red is a whimsical, coming-of-age short film that confronts the lack of easy access to period products that girls…

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