On one hand, I deeply appreciate the filming, execution, aesthetics, and content of this movie. I believe that the topic of perinatal mental health is crucial and is discussed minimally, primarily within small circles of experts. These women are incredibly brave for sharing their experiences honestly and unflinchingly, as they truly are. The bond among women for a greater purpose is beautiful to witness. Feeling like a witch and using the imagery of witches as a metaphor for these issues is an intriguing artistic choice.
On the other hand, not all women see themselves as witches, nor do they wish to be. Medical professionals and doctors (including male doctors) are not the ones metaphorically seeking to "burn" today's "witches." Psychiatric wards are not prisons where one will be tortured, and the old concept of herbalist witches offering care from home is not inherently better than modern medical practices. Stigma exists, clearly, and the media-highlighted cases mentioned in this film exemplify that. However, postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis are not witchcraft for which someone will be burned. Sankey has taken a good metaphor too far, unnecessarily stepping into a new wave of feminism.
