The Devil Is Busy

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The Devil Is Busy

2024

31m

Documentary

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THE DEVIL IS BUSY takes viewers behind the scenes of a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta, Georgia as the employees, including Tracii, the head of security, carry out their daily work of securing the safety of their patients while providing medical services where clinics face daily threats of danger.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Jan 30

While it’s a chilling film that should hopefully lead towards reform, Gandbhir is also able to use the footage to paint a moving portrait of the vibrant community that was let down by system that should have prevented this tragedy.

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John Serba

Decider

Oct 14

Don’t be surprised if The Devil is Busy lands an Oscar nomination for best documentary short. It’s powerful.

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Sep 20

One of my favorite shorts of the year.

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alex S.

@isualum12 Jan 30

I love the work these women are doing. “I let every person know I care about them.” Well made, quality movie and well deserving of the nomination.

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Yash B

@yashbansal Jan 25

"The Devil Is Busy" is a thoughtful documentary that highlights relevant topics. It explores the daily lives of people who work in this type of clinic and raises some valid questions. I do feel it could have gone deeper into the topic, and maybe it isn't as effective in a short film format. Overall, I think what is presented is solid here, and I think it is a good documentary that can get some of the right conversations started.

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Garry A

@heavyg Jan 13

The pressure and stress on medical staff and women seeking abortions is crazy. The protests are terrible. Some guy who did time for burning down a black church has the nerve to cast judgement on people.

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Mafe R

Oct 18

Full of nuance on a topic that affects women all over the country right now. A Must see!

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Christalyn Hampton

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Geeta Gandbhir

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Rose Arce

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Amber Fares

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Soledad O'Brien

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THE DEVIL IS BUSY takes viewers behind the scenes of a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta, Georgia as the employees, including Tracii, the head of security, carry out their daily work of securing the safety of their patients while providing medical services where clinics face daily threats of danger.

Director: Christalyn Hampton, Geeta Gandbhir
Producer: Christalyn Hampton, Rose Arce, Amber Fares, Soledad O'Brien
Distributor: HBO Max
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films, Message Pictures, SO'B Productions
Genre: Documentary, Short
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2025
Runtime: 31m

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