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Speak out : I had an abortion / a film by Gillian Aldrich and Jennifer Baumgardner ; directed by Gillian Aldrich ; produced by Jennifer Baumgardner, Gillian Aldrich.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Abortion--United States--History.
- Abortion.
- Abortion--Psychological aspects.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (52 min.)) : sound, color
- Other Title:
- I had an abortion
- Place of Publication:
- [New York, New York] : Women Make Movies, [2005]
- System Details:
- System requirements: An Internet browser with HTML5 support.
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Summary:
- Underneath the din of politicians posturing about "life" and "choice" and beyond the shouted slogans about murder and rights, there are real stories of real women who have had abortions. Each year in the US, 1.3 million abortions occur, but the topic is still so stigmatized it's never discussed in polite company. Powerful, poignant, and fiercely honest, I HAD AN ABORTION tackles this taboo, featuring 10 women - including famed feminist Gloria Steinem - who candidly describe experiences spanning seven decades, from the years before Roe v. Wade to the present day. Filmmakers Jennifer Baumgardner and Gillian Aldrich document how changing societal pressures have affected women's choices and experiences.
- Credits:
- Edited by Kristen Nutile ; music, Sarah Plant ; photography, Tara Todras-Whitehill.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title frames (Docuseek2, viewed September 19, 2022).
- Publisher Number:
- wm-abort Docuseek2
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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