THAW

Egg freezing is now a global phenomenon, used by women all over the world. But its outcomes can’t be known until years later, when the eggs are thawed and fertilized. THAW follows three American women navigating difficult choices about their biological clocks, and questioning what “choice” actually means in this new era of eggs on ice. 

Once a niche medical procedure, egg freezing is now a billion-dollar industry that promises women the ability to pause their biological clocks and extend their reproductive choices. For some, it’s a path to empowerment; for others, it’s a costly gamble in an unregulated system with no guarantees. Through the experiences of three American women navigating the process, this documentary examines the realities behind the growing trend—who has access, who profits, and what’s at stake. With insights from medical experts, ethicists, and industry leaders, the film unpacks the social, economic, and emotional complexities of egg freezing in a world where fertility is increasingly commodified. As more women turn to this technology with hopes of future parenthood, the question remains: What is the real cost—and the real impact—of putting fertility on ice?

*Dr. Matrika Johnson, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas will be in attendance for post-screening Q&A with Director.