Roe v. Wade Movie
Thu, Apr 22
|Spokane
The story of Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the most outspoken doctor performing abortions in the early 1970's. See how he came together with other activists to create the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion throughout the United States.
Time & Location
Apr 22, 2021, 6:50 PM – 9:00 PM
Spokane, 2159 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA 99207, USA
About the Event
THE TRUE UNTOLD STORY.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy that led to the most famous and controversial court case in history.
The film begins with Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, who launched an initiative called “The Negro Project.” She gives a speech at a KKK rally, describing her intentions to reduce the growth of the African American population by legalizing abortions. Quickly, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the most outspoken doctor performing abortions during this time, joins her cause, followed by outspoken feminist Betty Friedan. A team of activists begin to search the country, looking for a pregnant woman they can use to sue the government for her right to have an abortion. They find a young woman with a 10th grade education, struggling with poverty, drug abuse and other issues, named Norma McCorvey, now famously known…
Schedule
10 minutesDoors Open
1 hour 50 minutesMovie Begins
Tickets
Roe v. Wade Movie
$5.00
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