Miss Betty's Calling (2022)
For 25 years, Betty Thompson — who was lovingly referred to as “Miss Betty” — dedicated her career to Jackson Women’s Health Organization where she helped countless people who walked through those doors. In 2004, Jackson Women’s Health Organization became the last remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi, and in 2022, it was forced to close as a result of the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. At StoryCorps, Betty reflects on her decision to help these women, and the experiences as a teenager in the 1960s that brought her to her calling.
Director: Richard O'Connor
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: July 7, 2022
Cast
- Betty Thompson - Herself
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miss Betty's Calling about?
- For 25 years, Betty Thompson — who was lovingly referred to as “Miss Betty” — dedicated her career to Jackson Women’s Health Organization where she helped countless people who walked through those doors. In 2004, Jackson Women’s Health Organization became the last remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi, and in 2022, it was forced to close as a result of the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. At StoryCorps, Betty reflects on her decision to help these women, and the experiences as a teenager in the 1960s that brought her to her calling.
- Who directed Miss Betty's Calling?
- Miss Betty's Calling was directed by Richard O'Connor.
- Who stars in Miss Betty's Calling?
- Miss Betty's Calling stars Betty Thompson.
- How long is Miss Betty's Calling?
- Miss Betty's Calling has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- What genre is Miss Betty's Calling?
- Miss Betty's Calling is a Animation, Documentary film.