AKA Jane Roe

AKA Jane Roe (2020)

May 22nd, 20201h 21min

Documentary
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Overview

A portrait of Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” whose unwanted pregnancy led to the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide, Roe v. Wade. The documentary unravels the mysteries closely guarded by McCorvey throughout her life.


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