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6.9/10
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The movie examines the abortion issue through three stories set in different eras: 1952, 1974 and 1996.The movie examines the abortion issue through three stories set in different eras: 1952, 1974 and 1996.The movie examines the abortion issue through three stories set in different eras: 1952, 1974 and 1996.
- Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 15 nominations total
Bob Shuttleworth
- Hospital Visitor (segment "1952")
- (as Bob Shuttlesworth)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHolds the record as HBO's highest-rated original movie.
- GoofsIn the 1974 segment, one of the kids mentions wanting to watch The Partridge Family (1970), which at that time, aired on Saturday night. However, the kids had been to school that day so it was not a Saturday.
- Quotes
Patti (segment "1996"): You get this abortion and I swear to you, you are on your own.
- Alternate versionsThe UK video version was cut by 3 secs to reduce multiple gunshots during the hospital shooting scene.
- SoundtracksCrazy
Written and Performed by Seal
Featured review
Lest we forget.
For all the folks who have no clue as to what a woman who finds herself pregnant goes through, this movie could be a great educational tool. Making a baby is easy and one doesn't need any degree of maturity to accomplish the task. Deciding to continue with a pregnancy or to termitate is a trying, sometimes heartrending decision - one that is very individual and very personal. Sometimes there are no right answers, only better choices.
There are now 2 generations of women (and men) who have no idea what life was like before women had access to reliable birth control and safe abortion. Because of birth control, fewer women are forced to make these life or death decisions. Because of legalized and safe abortion, fewer women are forced to go to less than qualified, back alley abortionists who more often than not rendered their clients barren. This movie showed the worst and the best. Bravo for having the guts to make this.
For all the folks who have no clue as to what a woman who finds herself pregnant goes through, this movie could be a great educational tool. Making a baby is easy and one doesn't need any degree of maturity to accomplish the task. Deciding to continue with a pregnancy or to termitate is a trying, sometimes heartrending decision - one that is very individual and very personal. Sometimes there are no right answers, only better choices.
There are now 2 generations of women (and men) who have no idea what life was like before women had access to reliable birth control and safe abortion. Because of birth control, fewer women are forced to make these life or death decisions. Because of legalized and safe abortion, fewer women are forced to go to less than qualified, back alley abortionists who more often than not rendered their clients barren. This movie showed the worst and the best. Bravo for having the guts to make this.
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- Also known as
- Mitt liv, mitt val
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- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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