Across the Line

Across the Line is a virtual reality experience combining 360° video and computer-generated imagery. You take the perspective of a patient entering a health center for a safe and legal abortion. The experience uses real audio recorded at protests, scripted scenes and documentary footage to depict what abortion providers, health center staff and patients may face on a typical day in America.

Three scenes

The experience begins in a health center exam room with a young woman and a compassionate doctor. The scene then moves back in time, following the patient and her friend as they drive toward a health center lined with protesters holding graphic signs and shouting.

In the final scene, computer-generated graphics put you in the patient's place as you navigate a group of intimidating protesters. They shout offensive remarks aimed at shaming and stigmatizing the patient. The audio montage comes from protesters across the country and reflects what thousands of people face during anti-abortion protests outside health centers.