Murder on 'Abortion Row' (1996)

FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols. Through in-depth, personal interviews with family members and friends, clinic employees, police, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice protesters, witnesses, and religious leader Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, the film draws a portrait of what led to Salvi’s brutal acts of violence. From the producers of ‘Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo,’ this two-hour program crosses the emotionally charged terrain of the abortion battle.

Director: John Zaritsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
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Screenplay

Production: FRONTLINE
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

abortion clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murder on 'Abortion Row' about?
FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols. Through in-depth, personal interviews with family members and friends, clinic employees, police, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice protesters, witnesses, and religious leader Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, the film draws a portrait of what led to Salvi’s brutal acts of violence. From the producers of ‘Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo,’ this two-hour program crosses the emotionally charged terrain of the abortion battle.
Who directed Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' was directed by John Zaritsky.
How long is Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' is a Documentary film.
Where was Murder on 'Abortion Row' produced?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' was produced in United States of America.