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The Janes

The Janes (2022)

May. 03,2022
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7.6
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Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of “Jane” risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies. In the pre-Roe v. Wade era — a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinois — the Janes provided low-cost and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.

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Matrixston
2022/05/03

Wow! Such a good movie.

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Lawbolisted
2022/05/04

Powerful

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Voxitype
2022/05/05

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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Gary
2022/05/06

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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