ABORTION: STORIES FROM NORTH AND SOUTH

Each year, an estimated 30 to 55 million women throughout the world obtain induced abortions. More than half of these abortions are illegal and an estimated 84,000 of them result in death. This cross-cultural survey shows how abortion transcends race, religion and social class, and how differences in the practice and perception of abortion are mainly in the degree of secrecy and danger accompanying it. Featuring interviews filmed in Ireland, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Colombia and Canada, the film lends a voice to women throughout the world.

Directed by Gail Singer
1984, 55 minutes
Purchase: $310 Classroom Rental: $125

* Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival
* Documentary Grand Prize, San Francisco Film Festival
* First Place, National Council on Family Relations Film Festival

"...moving and unmoralistic. An excellent choice for high school and college students, and the adult community."--Library Journal

"...a remarkable film...Highly recommended for all levels."--Choice (American Library Association)

"An astounding program ...a chance for U.S. viewers to look at abortion from a different perspective."--Media Profiles (The Health Sciences Edition)

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