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Roe vs. Wade (1989)
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Cast: Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey, Terry O'Quinn
Runtime100 min
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Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.
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Roe vs. Wade is a 1989 TV movie directed by Gregory Hoblit that explores the landmark Supreme Court case from the perspective of a young, impoverished Texas woman seeking an abortion. While the film may have been divisive due to the sensitive subject matter, it was critically acclaimed for Holly Hunter's powerful performance as the lead character.
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Directed by Gregory Hoblit in 1989, Roe vs. Wade is a powerful and compelling drama that explores the legal and personal complexities of the landmark Supreme Court case. Holly Hunter's nuanced performance as a young Texan woman seeking an abortion brings a poignant human element to the film, making it a must-see for fans of socially-conscious, character-driven dramas.
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Roe vs. Wade is a 1989 television film directed by Gregory Hoblit about the landmark 1973 United States Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. It was written by Alison Cross and stars Holly Hunter and Amy Madigan.
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