Abortion: Stories from North and South

Documentary · 1984

Women have always sought ways to terminate unwanted pregnancies, despite powerful patriarchal structures and systems working against them. This film provides a historical overview of how church, state and the medical establishment have determined policies concerning abortion. From this cross-cultural survey--filmed in Ireland, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, and Canada--emerges one reality: only a small percentage of the world's women has access to safe, legal operations.

Starring

Jackie Newell, Dixie Seatle, Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon, John Spotton, Julia Sereny

Director

Gail Singer

Producer

John Spotton