Illegal Abortion (1967)

A dramatization that illustrates the situation of a young couple, particularly of the young woman, faced with an unwanted pregnancy and desiring an abortion forbidden by law. The film portrays her dilemma from the time the pregnancy is confirmed by her doctor to the harrowing moments in a back room where it is terminated by an illegal practitioner.

Released Jan. 1, 1967 26 min 17+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.unwanted-pregnancy, imdb.unplanned-pregnancy, imdb.social-commentary, imdb.pro-choice, imdb.botched-abortion, imdb.abortion, imdb.independent-film

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Languages: English