Movies and TvShows featuring "self-abortion" theme.

Frank and April Wheeler are a couple living in 1950s suburban Connecticut. They struggle with the monotony of their lives and their own personal issues while trying to raise their two children. April dreams of moving to Paris to escape their suburban life, but Frank is not supportive. Their relationship becomes strained as they face challenges and make decisions that ultimately lead to a tragic outcome.

Happening (2021) is a drama movie set in 1960s France, following the journey of a female college student who discovers she is pregnant and contemplates abortion. The film explores her experiences, friendships, and the societal pressures surrounding her in a time when abortion was illegal. It delves into themes of female empowerment, friendship, and the consequences of unplanned pregnancy.

Over Your Dead Body is a drama horror thriller movie released in 2014. It tells the story of a woman who cheats on her partner and becomes involved in a play within a film. As the story unfolds, the woman experiences a nightmare and faces the consequences of her actions. The movie explores themes of infidelity, betrayal, and the supernatural.

Based on the novel, 'The Other Side of Midnight' follows the life of a woman trapped in a love triangle, who seeks revenge against the man who wronged her. Set in the turbulent times of World War II, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and surprises.

A teenage interracial couple in the 1950’s rob and steal to escape the bigotry of the American South. But when things turn violent, they are forced to confront the dark secrets of their own.

When Marja becomes pregnant as a result of an unauthorized relationship, the man denies the whole relationship. A pregnant young woman is left alone. Marja ends up with an illegal abortion when there are only bad options ahead.

Ah-feng is a teenager who is raped by her Mother's boyfriend. Following her subsequent pregnancy she decides to seek revenge.

This documentary delves into the struggles of a women's clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, as they face religious oppression, misleading information, and anti-abortion activism. It highlights the importance of reproductive rights and the impact of the American healthcare system on women's health.

Intimates is a movie about female bonding and enduring love. It explores themes of hardship, devotion, betrayal, and self-sacrifice. The story follows a woman architect on a journey of self-discovery and healing, while navigating through relationships and societal challenges. Set during World War II, the movie delves into the complexities of love, homosexuality, and the human spirit.

In Lisbon, Marcelo writes a novel, using the life of his own wife, Beatriz, as the main inspiration to the story. The creative process of the book takes a dangerous path, ultimately compromising the love they feel for each other.

Lara is Palestinian and lives in London. She has everything she wants in her life: a husband, a son and a beautiful house in one of the best areas of the city. Nevertheless, her everyday life appears cold and grey, only brightened up by surreptitious sips of vodka. But one day, Inam, a sensual, resolute girl, knocks on her door. Lara seems to be transported back to her adolescence when she and Inam were close friends, and studied together in Ramallah. In Lara's astonished eyes we see a mixture of fear and desire towards the woman whom she had lost sight of. A deceptive tangle of memories which a trauma, a love affair and an experience with two Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem an re-surface. From a gripping, well structured emotional thriller that traces back their memories through recurrent flashbacks that take us to the West Bank in 1994, during the Intifada.

From Danger to Dignity: The Fight For Safe Abortion (1995) is a documentary that delves into the challenges faced in the battle for safe abortion. This eye-opening film sheds light on the struggles, victories, and ongoing fight for reproductive rights.

The Fragile Promise of Choice: Abortion in the United States Today is a documentary film by Dorothy Fadiman which examines abortion rights and access in the U.S. in 1996 which was 23 years after the legislative decision, Roe vs. Wade. Dorothy narrated the film which featured interviews with abortion care providers and news clips, including one of Dr. George Tiller. It is last of three films called the Trilogy on Reproductive Rights or the From the Back-Alleys to the Supreme Court & Beyond Trilogy.