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AKA Jane Roe

2020-05-22 · 81 min · ★ 4.6

Documentary

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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Directors
Nick Sweeney
Production companies
Ventureland, Monomania, FX Productions, Isotope Films, VICE Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Norma McCorveySelf
Andy MeislerSelf
Charlotte TaftSelf
Flip BenhamSelf
Rob SchenckSelf
Connie GonzalezSelf
Gloria AllredGloria AllredSelf
Delaney DillanAdult Norma
Cricket St. JohnYoung Norma
Gabriella FaithRita
London ResnickBaby 1
Chance O'SullivanBaby 2
Cassidy MitchellNorma's Dad
Mitchel CarlyleWoody McCorvey
Laura Faye SmithLawyer
Angela BrownNurse
Karen Spinelli-MadiganNurse

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