Obvious Child
dir. Gillian Robespierre · 2014
Donna Stern finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, forcing her to confront the realities of adulthood and independence. Watching her navigate the complexities of relationships and self-identity is both humorous and relatable, as her stand-up routines reflect her inner turmoil and growth.
For aspiring comedian Donna Stern, everyday life as a female twenty-something provides ample material for her relatable brand of humor. On stage, Donna is unapologetically herself, joking about topics as intimate as her sex life and as crude as her day-old underwear. But when Donna winds up unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, she is forced to face the uncomfortable realities of independent womanhood for the first time. Donna's drunken hookup - and epic lapse in prophylactic judgment - turns out to be the beginning of an unplanned journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
