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Call Jane, directed by Phyllis Nagy ; writers, Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi ; producers, Robbie Brenner [and 5 others]

Label
Call Jane, directed by Phyllis Nagy ; writers, Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi ; producers, Robbie Brenner [and 5 others]
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: R; for some language and brief drug use
Main title
Call Jane
Responsibility statement
directed by Phyllis Nagy ; writers, Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi ; producers, Robbie Brenner [and 5 others]
Runtime
121
Summary
Chicago, 1968. As the city and the nation are on the brink of political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy and her husband and daughter are living the all-American dream. But Joy's tranquil world is shattered when her life-threatening pregnancy forces her to navigate a medical establishment unwilling to help. This impossible situation leads Joy to the 'Janes,' an underground network providing the only available alternative, helmed by fierce advocates Virginia and Gwen, not only saving Joy's life but changing it forever
Technique
live action
Classification
resource.filmdirector
resource.filmproducer
resource.screenwriter