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The Janes

HistoryDocumentary

2022, Movie, 1h 41min

In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago. Seven women were arrested and charged. The accused were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds, and safe houses to protect their identities and their work, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves Jane. Facing off against the mafia, the church, and the state, the Janes exhibited unparalleled bravery and compassion for those most in need.

Country: United States

Directors:

Tia Lessin,

Emma Pildes

Cast:

Martin Luther King Jr.,

Walter Cronkite,

Hugh Hefner,

Heather Booth

Reviews

Critic Shayna Maci Warner

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...a call to find and form networks in one’s own community.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Christy Lemire

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What emerges most impressively is their drive—their passion to stand up and rebel against what they perceived as an unjust law and put themselves in danger in the process.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Richard Roeper

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In sobering HBO documentary, the group members recall their achievements with admirable candor and great heart.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times

Critic Paul Risker

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An important film to see as Roe v. Wade is under threat, the ‘The Janes’ shows the danger that women on the frontlines of safe abortions were up against.

Read full review at Popmatters

Critic Kylie Northover

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These women became unlikely outlaws. Their story couldn’t be more timely.

Read full review at The Age

Critic Marya E. Gates

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...tells an important story of women who fought unjust laws by becoming criminals themselves, putting themselves on the line for what they knew was right.

Read full review at The Playlist

Frequently asked questions

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In 1972, seven women were arrested in Chicago for their involvement in a clandestine network that provided safe, affordable, and illegal abortions to women. Using code names, blindfolds, and secret hideouts, they built a hidden service for those seeking an alternative to the unsafe and expensive options available. They called themselves Jane, and their bravery and compassion inspired a community. Despite facing opposition from organized crime, the church, and the state, the Janes remained steadfast in their mission to provide a vital service to those most in need. Their story is a powerful reminder of the importance of reproductive rights and the sacrifices made by those who fought for them.

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