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Roe vs. Wade (1989)

Roe vs. Wade poster
Directed by
Gregory Hoblit
Genre
drama film, biographical film, trial film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 12 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This TV film tells the story behind the 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion. It follows the people involved in bringing the case to court and the legal arguments made. The focus is on the journey of the case through the legal system.

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What happens

Roe vs. Wade is a 1989 television film directed by Gregory Hoblit about the landmark 1973 United States Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. It was written by Alison Cross and stars Holly Hunter and Amy Madigan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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