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Athena Film Festival review: ‘Periodical’ tackles period stigmatization, sexual education, and menstrual justice

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The documentary highlights the menstrual justice advocates working to eliminate sales taxes on menstrual products.
By Kristin Merrilees • March 7, 2024 at 7:11 AM

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