Abortion: Stories from North and South

Abortion: Stories from North and South 1984 Directed by Gail Singer

Women have always sought ways to terminate unwanted pregnancies, despite powerful patriarchal structures and systems working against them. This film provides a historical overview of how church, state and the medical establishment have determined policies concerning abortion. From this cross-cultural survey--filmed in Ireland, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, and Canada--emerges one reality: only a small percentage of the world's women has access to safe, legal operations.

Country Canada

Production Countries Canada , Colombia , Ireland , Japan , Peru , Thailand

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Japanese , Spanish

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ONF | NFB , Studio D (NFB)

Release Date 9 November 1984

55 mins