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Roe vs. Wade

A desperate pregnant woman, unable to afford childcare, turns to a novice lawyer to secure an abortion in a state where it's heavily restricted, leading to a challenging and emotional journey.

A desperate single mother-to-be, Ellen Russell, faces an unplanned pregnancy and struggles to make ends meet. After being denied an abortion in her home state of Texas, she turns to a fledgling lawyer to help her take her case all the way to the US Supreme Court.

Info about Roe vs. Wade

Studio(s): The Mannheim Company, NBC Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 15, 1989

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama