Backroom Troubles (1997)
Women talk about the circumstances that drove them to seek illegal abortions and the often traumatic result. Interwoven with historical photographs and newsreel footage, the stories expose how the reality of women's lives were counterposed to what was socially and morally expected of them.
Director: Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Andrea Bosshard - Narrator
- Jane Bennett - Narrator
- Kate Harcourt - Narrator
- Kathy McRae - Narrator
- Sally Rodwell - Narrator
Screenplay
- Andrea Bosshard
- Russell Campbell (Script Consultant)
Music: David Long
Editing: Shane Loader
Production: Creative New Zealand, Vanguard Films (III), Community Media Trust
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, abortion, women's rights, aotearoa
More Films by Director: Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backroom Troubles about?
- Women talk about the circumstances that drove them to seek illegal abortions and the often traumatic result. Interwoven with historical photographs and newsreel footage, the stories expose how the reality of women's lives were counterposed to what was socially and morally expected of them.
- Who directed Backroom Troubles?
- Backroom Troubles was directed by Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader.
- Who stars in Backroom Troubles?
- Backroom Troubles stars Andrea Bosshard, Jane Bennett, Kate Harcourt, Kathy McRae, Sally Rodwell.
- How long is Backroom Troubles?
- Backroom Troubles has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Backroom Troubles?
- Backroom Troubles is a Documentary film.
- Where was Backroom Troubles produced?
- Backroom Troubles was produced in New Zealand.