A DOCUMENTARY FILM

MENOPAUSE
Coming in Hot

Breaking the silence around one of the most universal yet misunderstood experiences in a woman's life.

A TELUS Original

by Kate Green Productions

When a strong-willed perimenopausal filmmaker is told there isn't a lot of help available for her symptoms, she goes on a mission to find out more about menopause and ends up on a quest that makes her relearn everything she thought she knew about aging.

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THE FILM

A Journey Into One Of The Most Overlooked Stages Of A Woman's Life

Menopause: Coming in Hot is a thought-provoking, tongue-in-cheek documentary that follows Kate Green into the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of a woman's life — menopause.

Through candid conversations, expert insights, and deeply personal stories, the film peels back the layers of stigma and silence that have surrounded this universal experience for far too long. What begins as one woman's search for answers becomes a powerful exploration of identity, health, and the resilience of women everywhere.

Official Trailer

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why This Documentary Matters

Menopause affects every woman, yet it remains one of the least discussed and most misunderstood stages of life. For decades, women have been left to navigate this transition largely on their own — often without adequate information, support, or even basic acknowledgment from the medical community.

This documentary breaks through the silence. By weaving together the voices of women at every stage — from perimenopause to post-menopause — alongside leading medical experts and advocates, the film creates an unflinching, often humorous, and deeply human portrait of what it means to age as a woman in today's world.

50%

Of the global population will experience menopause

75%

Of women report symptoms that affect their daily life

1B+

Women will be post-menopausal by 2030

83%

Of women feel unprepared for menopause

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DIRECTOR's STATEMENT

A Note From The Director

"I started this journey because I was angry. Angry that no one had prepared me for what was happening to my body. Angry that my doctor had so little to offer. And angry that millions of women were going through the same thing in silence."

What I discovered along the way transformed my anger into purpose. I met incredible women — researchers, doctors, advocates, and everyday women — who are changing the conversation around menopause. Their stories deserve to be told. Their knowledge deserves to be shared.

This film is for every woman who has ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone during this transition. It's for the partners, families, and workplaces that need to understand. And it's for the next generation, so they won't have to face this journey in the dark.

Kate

THE FILMMAKERS

The Team Behind The Film

Kate Green
Director & Executive Producer

Kate Green

Director & Executive Producer

An award-winning director and producer, Kate is known for her ability to capture raw, honest storytelling. She directed NarcoLeap, a sci-fi series that earned multiple Canadian Screen Award and Leo nominations, and helmed documentaries like Not a Stranger and Melting Stars, both festival award winners. A champion for women in film, Kate was selected for the Directors Guild of Canada’s virtual production initiative and is a Banff Spark recipient. Her work spans networks such as CBC, History, HGTV, TELUS, and Slice.

Amber Orchard 
Producer 

An experienced producer and production manager, Amber has worked on a variety of notable projects including NarcoLeap, Bush Wreck Rescue, and Pamela’s Garden of Eden, as well as upcoming series like Million Dollar Secret

Amber Orchard

Producer

An experienced producer and production manager, Amber has worked on a variety of notable projects including NarcoLeap, Bush Wreck Rescue, and Pamela’s Garden of Eden, as well as upcoming series like Million Dollar Secret and Extracted. Amber’s expertise spans coordinating large-scale productions and managing diverse teams, contributing to projects across networks such as Netflix, HGTV, and TELUS Originals. Amber is also the Association Manager for Screen BC, where she advocates for the growth of BC’s film and television industry.

Olivia Fellows 
Producer 
With over a decade of experience in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Olivia is a Brazillian journalist and producer known for her storytelling.

Olivia Fellows

Producer

With over a decade of experience in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Olivia is a Brazillian journalist and producer known for her storytelling. She most recently produced an episode of The Nature of Things (“The Teenager and the Lost Maya City”) and has directed and produced over 60 short documentaries for Discovery Canada and Curiosity Stream. Her work includes co-producing an episode of Al Jazeera's People and Power and contributing to documentary series for CBC, PBS, Discovery US, Discovery Canada, History Channel, and APTN.

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Jessica Young

Producer

With over a decade of experience in film and television, Jessica is a talented producer skilled at playing key roles on story teams for documentary and factual television, as well as overseeing large-scale digital media projects. She most recently produced two seasons of Great Pacific Media’s award-winning Deadman's Curse podcast. Over her career she has produced work for CBC, Bell Media, Corus and UpTV. Her independently written, produced and directed short films have been selected for film festivals across North America.

Supported by TELUS Originals

Proudly backed by one of Canada's leading content platforms.

Filmed in Vancouver, Victoria & Toronto

Capturing stories across Canada's most vibrant cities.

90% Women Cast & Crew

A film made predominantly by women, for everyone.

Award-Winning Documentary Team

Crafted by an experienced team of award-winning filmmakers.

EXPLORE

Inside The Film

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Chapter One

Perimenopause Stories

Featuring women sharing their real experiences — the confusion, the frustration, and the unexpected moments of clarity that come with this life-changing transition.

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Chapter Two

Postmenopausal Insights

Conversations and reflections from women who have already completed the journey, offering wisdom, humor, and hope to those still finding their way.

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Chapter Three

Medical Experts

Guidance from healthcare professionals who are redefining how menopause is understood, treated, and talked about in the medical community.

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Chapter Four

Advocacy & Awareness

Organizations and individuals helping drive change, education, and awareness — working to ensure no woman has to face this journey alone.

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TELUS ORIGINALS

Behind The Film

Filmed across Vancouver, Victoria, and Toronto, Menopause: Coming in Hot brings together a 90% women-led cast and crew to tell a story that has been silenced for too long.

  • TELUS Originals

  • Vancouver · Victoria · Toronto

  • 90% Women Cast & Crew

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