Pagan Hunt - A Bitter Pill

A Bitter Pill is a dance film exploring how hormonal contraception affects women’s mental health. Influenced by research into the science of hormones, as well as documents of real women’s experiences, the work aims to raise awareness about the possible issues surrounding synthetic hormones – to prompt women to take a deeper look into their own health, educate themselves, reflect, and to take control of their bodies.This film was created as a solo project during the Covid-19 quarantine, with minimal equipment.

Link to watch 'A Bitter Pill' - https://youtu.be/v7U2FITj1-o

The article that inspired this research can be found at: https://medium.com/@mmckeivor/until-we-wake-we-drown-the-contraceptive-pill-as-female-lobotomy-65b3d2bc3968?source=tag_archive---------7-----------------------

Pagan Hunt is an emerging dance artist based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She aims to be a part of works that promote honesty, growth, and advocacy for those who need it. Predominantly a performer, but with a growing interest in choreography, Pagan is interested in how dance as an art form can contribute to the world around it; connecting with audiences and making positive changes.