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Silent Beauty
One woman’s attempt to heal from childhood sexual abuse evolves into a family’s journey of discovery, loss, and bonding—at once agonizing and beautiful.
Jane: An Abortion Service
An underground feminist collective in Chicago performed 12,000 safe abortions in the years before Roe v. Wade.
- Premiere Date
- December 1, 1997
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Kate Kirtz
Producer
Nell Lundy
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The Film
From 1965 to 1973, “Jane” was a Chicago-based feminist collective which consisted of approximately 120 women who counseled, assisted in, and ultimately performed 12,000 safe, but illegal abortions. Speaking publicly for the first time, members of the anonymous underground collective, and women who were served at "Jane," share their experiences.
