Movies and TvShows featuring "abortion-history" theme.

Roe v. Wade is a movie that tells the story of the historic Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States. The film explores the political and social tensions surrounding the case, as well as the personal stories of those involved. It delves into the legal arguments, the impact on women's rights, and the controversies surrounding the decision.

Reversing Roe is a documentary that delves into the history and politics surrounding the issue of abortion in the United States. It examines the landmark Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, the subsequent debates and legal battles, and the ongoing fight for women's reproductive rights. The film explores the perspectives of activists, politicians, healthcare providers, and religious leaders, shedding light on the complex and divisive nature of the topic.

The Janes (2022) tells the story of the JANE collective, a group of women who created an underground network to offer safe and affordable illegal abortions. Despite facing arrests and operating clandestinely, JANE provided crucial reproductive healthcare to women in need.

The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.

A gripping journey through seven decades of sexual ignorance, oppression, and suffering, brought to life through the words and experiences of the first Soviet sexologist. Ukrainian survivors of the regime courageously recount the harsh realities they endured, from the pervasive suppression of sexual expression to the rampant exploitation and abuse that plagued Soviet society.

The story and diary of a young adult that, in order to learn and understand her own identity, had to learn to march the streets and the value of what it means to legislate over our own bodies.