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Hollywood Does Abortion

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Since the 1970s, depictions of abortion in film and television have both impacted and reflected shifting attitudes towards the procedure and those who choose it. In this incisive documentary, the pursuit of reproductive justice and the undeniable impact that the American entertainment industry has had on that fight takes center stage.

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Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 5d
If it necessarily prioritizes breadth over depth, its sharp insights make for a galvanizing start to a long-overdue conversation. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht 1d
Does a great job of marshaling archival footage, though some of the analysis is hit-or-miss. Go to Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org 2d
a strong and sobering take ... a powerful assembly of voices Go to Full Review Joey Magidson Awards Radar 5d
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Hollywood Does Abortion looks at how the medical procedure has been depicted in cinema and on television. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Barbara Attie

Director

Janet Goldwater

Director

Mike Attie

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Rachel Bloom

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Gillian Robespierre

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Zoanne Clack

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Movie Info

Synopsis Since the 1970s, depictions of abortion in film and television have both impacted and reflected shifting attitudes towards the procedure and those who choose it. In this incisive documentary, the pursuit of reproductive justice and the undeniable impact that the American entertainment industry has had on that fight takes center stage.
Director
Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, Mike Attie
Producer
Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, Mike Attie, Eliza Licht
Screenwriter
Jamie Boyle
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m