Abortion: Stories from North and South
Synopsis
Women have always sought ways to terminate unwanted pregnancies, despite powerful patriarchal structures and systems working against them. This film provides a historical overview of how church, state and the medical establishment have determined policies concerning abortion. From this cross-cultural survey--filmed in Ireland, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, and Canada--emerges one reality: only a small percentage of the world's women has access to safe, legal operations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gail Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- Gail Singer
- Original Score
- Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
- Original Title
- Abortion: Stories from North and South
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Colombia, Ireland, Japan, Peru, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Studio D (NFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gail Singer
Gail Singer
Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Susan Trow
Toni Trow
Kathleen Shannon, Signe Johansson, John Spotton, Gail Singer, John Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Signe Johansson
Producer
John Spotton
Producer
Gail Singer
Writer
Gail Singer
Producer
Gail Singer
Director
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Toni Trow
Editor
John Kramer
Producer
Susan Trow
Director of Photography
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What is Abortion: Stories from North and South about?
Women have always sought ways to terminate unwanted pregnancies, despite powerful patriarchal structures and systems working against them. This film provides a historical overview of how church, state and the medical establishment have determined policies concerning abortion. From this cross-cultural survey--filmed in Ireland, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, and Canada--emerges one reality: only a small percentage of the world's women has access to safe, legal operations.
Who directed Abortion: Stories from North and South?
Abortion: Stories from North and South was directed by Gail Singer.
Who stars in Abortion: Stories from North and South?
The principal cast of Abortion: Stories from North and South includes Dixie Seatle.
When was Abortion: Stories from North and South released and how long is it?
Abortion: Stories from North and South was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Abortion: Stories from North and South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abortion: Stories from North and South was composed by Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe.