Two clips from the dramatic events of the New York State embly debates on abortion law repeal in 1969 and early 1970. Includes footage of emblywoman Constance E. Cook arguing that “I submit that we have abortion on demand in the state of New York right now. Any woman that wants an abortion can get one–if she has $25, she has it done here, under the most abominable circumstances,” and that prohibition only drives abortion underground; and footage of emblyman George Michaels changing his vote, at the last minute, to break a tie and pass the bill, saying “I fully appreciate that this is the termination of my political career. But Mr. Speaker, what’s the use of getting elected, or re-elected, if you don’t stand for something?”
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The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside the law and the intensive efforts of activists and legislators who broke the silence and changed the laws.
The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside the law and the intensive efforts of activists and legislators who broke the silence and changed the laws.
The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside the law and the intensive efforts of activists and legislators who broke the silence and changed the laws.
The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside 
The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside the law and the intensive efforts of activists and legislators who broke the silence and changed the laws. The second of three documentations on abortion. This one is from 1995. Con subtítulo español. 
The movie combines rare archival footage with present-day interviews to weave together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks to help women find safe abortions outside the law and the intensive efforts of activists and legislators who broke the silence and changed the laws. The second of three documentations on abortion. This one is from 1995. Con subtítulo español.