Jane: An Abortion Service poster

Jane: An Abortion Service

3.3(3)199558m1

This fascinating political look at a little-known chapter in women's history tells the story of "Jane", the Chicago-based women's health group who performed nearly 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973 with no formal medical training. As Jane members describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane, archival footage and recreations mingle to depict how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late sixties influenced this unique group. Both vital knowledge and meditation on the process of empowerment, Jane: An Abortion Service showcases the importance of preserving women's knowledge in the face of revisionist history. JANE: AN ABORTION SERVICE was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
English
  • feminism
  • women's health
  • reproductive health
  • abortion
  • reproductive rights
  • women's liberation
  • pro choice

Behind the camera

Director

Kate Kirtz

Produced in

United States of America

Videos

No extra videos are listed for this title yet.

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PhysicalNR6 Oct 1995

Frequently asked questions

Jane: An Abortion Service was released on 6 October 1995.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this