Jane: An Abortion Service
Synopsis
This fascinating political look at a little-known chapter in women's history tells the story of "Jane", the Chicago-based women's health group who performed nearly 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973 with no formal medical training. As Jane members describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane, archival footage and recreations mingle to depict how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late sixties influenced this unique group. Both vital knowledge and meditation on the process of empowerment, Jane: An Abortion Service showcases the importance of preserving women's knowledge in the face of revisionist history. JANE: AN ABORTION SERVICE was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Release History & Theatrical Window
06/10/1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Kirtz
- Original Title
- Jane: An Abortion Service
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 06/10/1995
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Women Make Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Kirtz
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Kirtz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jane: An Abortion Service.
Similar Titles to Jane: An Abortion Service
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Jane: An Abortion Service
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jane: An Abortion Service
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jane: An Abortion Service about?
This fascinating political look at a little-known chapter in women's history tells the story of "Jane", the Chicago-based women's health group who performed nearly 12,000 safe illegal abortions between 1969 and 1973 with no formal medical training. As Jane members describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane, archival footage and recreations mingle to depict how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late sixties influenced this unique group. Both vital knowledge and meditation on the process of empowerment, Jane: An Abortion Service showcases the importance of preserving women's knowledge in the face of revisionist history. JANE: AN ABORTION SERVICE was funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Who directed Jane: An Abortion Service?
Jane: An Abortion Service was directed by Kate Kirtz.
Who stars in Jane: An Abortion Service?
The principal cast of Jane: An Abortion Service includes Not specified.
When was Jane: An Abortion Service released and how long is it?
Jane: An Abortion Service was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jane: An Abortion Service?
Jane: An Abortion Service holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).