Rachel Bloom will receive the Freedom of Expression award at the 2026 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. The actress and comedian is being honored for her executive producer work on Hollywood Does Abortion.
The award will be presented on July 18 during the 46th iteration of the annual festival, coinciding with the west coast premiere of Hollywood Does Abortion. The documentary-style project examines how the entertainment industry has portrayed abortion throughout cinema history.
The Freedom of Expression award carries significant weight in progressive circles. Bloom's track record includes creating and starring in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and producing work that challenges mainstream narratives on difficult subjects.
The timing arrives as abortion rights remain contested in America. The film examines how Hollywood has historically handled the topic in its archives.
