AKA Jane Roe (2020)
• May 22nd, 2020 • 1h 21min
Documentary
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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