Roe vs. Roe


50m 1997

Brief Synopsis

The story of Norma Rae McCorvey, the original Jane Roe of Roe vs Wade. Norma Rae tells of her abusive background, early marriage and coming out as a lesbian which preceded her famous court case. She then charts her disillusionment with the pro-choice movement, her conversion to fundamentalist Christ

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
50m

Synopsis

The story of Norma Rae McCorvey, the original Jane Roe of Roe vs Wade. Norma Rae tells of her abusive background, early marriage and coming out as a lesbian which preceded her famous court case. She then charts her disillusionment with the pro-choice movement, her conversion to fundamentalist Christianity and subsequent anti-choice activism. She has meantime, been with the same partner for 28 years, a relationship that has weathered these sea changes despite her partner, Connie Gonzales, remaining a pro-choice activist.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
50m

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