The Abortion Diaries (2005)

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The Abortion Diaries is a documentary featuring 12 women who speak candidly about their experiences with abortion. The women are doctors, subway workers, artists, activists, military personnel, teachers and students; they are Black, Latina, Jewish and White; they are mothers or child-free; they range in age from 19 to 54. Their stories weave together with the filmmaker’s diary entries to present a compelling, moving and at times surprisingly funny “dinner party” where the audience is invited to hear what women say behind closed doors about motherhood, medical technology, sex, spirituality, love, work and their own bodies.

Director: Penny Lane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Editing: Anne Barliant, Penny Lane
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Abortion Diaries about?
The Abortion Diaries is a documentary featuring 12 women who speak candidly about their experiences with abortion. The women are doctors, subway workers, artists, activists, military personnel, teachers and students; they are Black, Latina, Jewish and White; they are mothers or child-free; they range in age from 19 to 54. Their stories weave together with the filmmaker’s diary entries to present a compelling, moving and at times surprisingly funny “dinner party” where the audience is invited to hear what women say behind closed doors about motherhood, medical technology, sex, spirituality, love, work and their own bodies.
Who directed The Abortion Diaries?
The Abortion Diaries was directed by Penny Lane.
How long is The Abortion Diaries?
The Abortion Diaries has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is The Abortion Diaries?
The Abortion Diaries is a Documentary film.