Movie Description
The Janes
(2022)Overview
Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of “Jane” risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies. In the pre-Roe v. Wade era — a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinois — the Janes provided low-cost and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.
Featured Crew
Cast
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Janes
Status Released
Release Information
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2022-05-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 41m
Homepagehttps://www.hbo.com/movies/the-janes
Production CompaniesHBO Documentary Films,Pentimento Productions,Elsewhere Films
Genres
- Documentary
