A New Dialogue: Americans on Abortion


60m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Interviews, letters and discussion groups reacting to the telecast of the P.O.V. documentary, "Leona's Sister Gerri," which tells the story behind the photograph of a woman lying dead in a motel room floor after a botched abortion attempt. Since its publication in 1973, the photography has been used

Film Details

Also Known As
New Dialogue: Americans on Abortion
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Independent Television Service; Pov Company

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Interviews, letters and discussion groups reacting to the telecast of the P.O.V. documentary, "Leona's Sister Gerri," which tells the story behind the photograph of a woman lying dead in a motel room floor after a botched abortion attempt. Since its publication in 1973, the photography has been used as a rallying symbol for the pro-abortion-rights movement.

Film Details

Also Known As
New Dialogue: Americans on Abortion
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Independent Television Service; Pov Company

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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