A dramatization that illustrates the situation of a young couple, particularly of the young woman, faced with an unwanted pregnancy and desiring an abortion forbidden by law. The film portrays her dilemma from the time the pregnancy is confirmed by her doctor to the harrowing moments in a back room where it is terminated by an illegal practitioner. Photographed by Robert Nichol. Edited by Roy Ayton Sound by Victor Merrill. Cast includes: Sabina Fircks, Frank Heron, Elaine Ives Cameron, Ken James, Bill Lynn, Walter Massey, Vladimir Rajewsky, David Schurmann
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311217
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Abortion
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Abortion
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Abortion
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical laws and legislation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy, Unwanted
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women - Health and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)