The Janes
Approximately 11,000 women received low-cost and free abortions from a group known as 'Jane' before the Roe v.
“They didn't have a choice.”
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Approximately 11,000 women received low-cost and free abortions from a group known as 'Jane' before the Roe v.
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In Chicago during the pre-Roe v. Wade era, a group known as 'Jane' operates in secrecy. They provide low-cost and free abortions to women facing unwanted pregnancies. At a time when abortion is illegal in most states, the Janes confront the Chicago Mob, the Catholic Church, and state lawmakers opposed to their cause. Their actions impact approximately 11,000 women. The film details the risks these women took to offer support in a restrictive environment.
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