Jane: An Abortion Service (1995)

Jane: An Abortion Service (1995) poster

This fascinating political look at a little-known chapter in women's history tells the story of "Jane", the Chicago-based women's health group who performed nearly 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973 with no formal medical training. As Jane members describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane, archival footage and recreations mingle to depict how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late sixties influenced this unique group. Both vital knowledge and meditation on the process of empowerment, Jane: An Abortion Service showcases the importance of preserving women's knowledge in the face of revisionist history. JANE: AN ABORTION SERVICE was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Director: Kate Kirtz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:
Production: Women Make Movies
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

feminism, women's health, reproductive health, abortion, reproductive rights, women's liberation, pro choice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jane: An Abortion Service about?
This fascinating political look at a little-known chapter in women's history tells the story of "Jane", the Chicago-based women's health group who performed nearly 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973 with no formal medical training. As Jane members describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane, archival footage and recreations mingle to depict how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late sixties influenced this unique group. Both vital knowledge and meditation on the process of empowerment, Jane: An Abortion Service showcases the importance of preserving women's knowledge in the face of revisionist history. JANE: AN ABORTION SERVICE was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Who directed Jane: An Abortion Service?
Jane: An Abortion Service was directed by Kate Kirtz.
How long is Jane: An Abortion Service?
Jane: An Abortion Service has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Jane: An Abortion Service?
Jane: An Abortion Service is a Documentary film.
Where was Jane: An Abortion Service produced?
Jane: An Abortion Service was produced in United States of America.