Films

Marco 1970

Normal
Normal

Disbelief, shock, hostility and superstition confronted the wife of one of the filmmakers when she decided to give birth without pain medication using the Lamaze method of childbirth. Her tale is about trusting oneself and accepting responsibility even when it means rejecting popular beliefs and establishment authority.

80 minutes

Recent News

In Memoriam

December 24, 2007

Kartemquin Films is sad to convey the passing of a long-time friend of our organization. Dr. Barbara Temaner Brodley (75), ex-wife of Kartemquin founder Jerry Temaner, was active in her career and community, and will be missed by many. Barbara, with then husband Jerry, starred in Kartemquin's 1970 film Marco about parental rights in childbirth.

Read her obituary in the Chicago Tribune.

Filmmakers

Executive Producers
Vaile Scott
Louis Marrone
Co-Producers
Gerald Temaner (Father)
Gordon Quinn
Cast
Barbara Temaner (Mother)
Marco Temaner (Child)
Gerald Temaner (Father)
Gordon Quinn (Uncle)

and 5 more

Press

Informed with love and filmed with skill…It vividly captures the suspense, humor, agony, tenderness and wonder of a human birth.”

—Richard Christiansen, Chicago Daily News

and 1 more

Distinctions

American Film Festival, 1971 – Blue Ribbon

Venice Film Festival, 1971 – Official Selection

Chicago International Film Festival, 1971 – Official Selection