On Hostile Ground (2001)

On October 23, 1998, a sniper carrying a high-powered rifle assassinated Dr. Barnett Slepian in his home, altering forever a family, a community, and the bounds of our imaginings about anti-abortion violence. This horrific act punctuated a decade of escalating harassment and violence against women’s heath care providers – a decade marred by murders, assaults, death threats, stalking, clinic blockades, arsons, bombings, and chemical attacks. How do these events affect the personal and professional lives of abortion providers? What motivates them to continue their work in the face of such terrorism?

Director: Liz Mermin, Jenny Raskin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:
Music: Tom Verlaine
Production: Aubin Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, terrorism, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Hostile Ground about?
On October 23, 1998, a sniper carrying a high-powered rifle assassinated Dr. Barnett Slepian in his home, altering forever a family, a community, and the bounds of our imaginings about anti-abortion violence. This horrific act punctuated a decade of escalating harassment and violence against women’s heath care providers – a decade marred by murders, assaults, death threats, stalking, clinic blockades, arsons, bombings, and chemical attacks. How do these events affect the personal and professional lives of abortion providers? What motivates them to continue their work in the face of such terrorism?
Who directed On Hostile Ground?
On Hostile Ground was directed by Liz Mermin, Jenny Raskin.
How long is On Hostile Ground?
On Hostile Ground has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is On Hostile Ground?
On Hostile Ground is a Documentary film.
Where was On Hostile Ground produced?
On Hostile Ground was produced in United States of America.