The Janes
“They didn't have a choice.”
5.6/ 10IMDb7.642
20221h 41m
Overview
Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of “Jane” risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies. In the pre-Roe v. Wade era — a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinois — the Janes provided low-cost and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.
Top-billed cast
- JJudith Arcana
- MMartin Luther King Jr.
- HHugh Hefner
- DDiane Stevens
- MMarie Leaner
- EEleanor Oliver
- HHeather Booth
- WWalter Cronkite
Crew
- Directors
- Emma Pildes, Tia Lessin
- Producers
- Daniel Arcana, Sara Rodriguez, Lisa Heller, Jessica Levin, Nancy Abraham
- Production
- HBO Documentary Films, Pentimento Productions, Elsewhere Films
Frequently asked questions
What is The Janes rated?
The Janes has an audience rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 42 votes.
Who directed The Janes?
The Janes was directed by Emma Pildes, Tia Lessin.
When was The Janes released?
The Janes was released in 2022.
