Synopsis
Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy that led to the most famous and controversial court case in history. The film begins with Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, who launched an initiative called “The Negro Project.” She gives a speech at a KKK rally, describing her intentions to reduce the growth of the African American population by legalizing abortions. Quickly, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the most outspoken doctor performing abortions during this time, joins her cause, followed by outspoken feminist Betty Friedan. A team of activists begin to search the country, looking for a pregnant girl they can use to sue the government for her right to have an abortion. They find the perfect pawn: a young woman with a 10th grade education, struggling with poverty and other issues, named Norma McCorvey, now famously known as “Jane Roe We watch as Norma and her legal team sue Henry Wade, the district attorney of Dallas County. Roe v. Wade is born.
Metrics
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,901-23,000) | 22,926 | $23,640 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,701-30,800) | 30,784 | $23,640 |
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 2nd, 2021 (Limited) by Quiver |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2022 (Limited), released as El grito silencioso: El caso Roe v. Wade (Spain) |
| Video Release: | April 2nd, 2021 by Quiver |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic content and some bloody/disturbing images (Rating bulletin 2665 (cert #53070), 1/27/2021) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Courtroom / Legal Drama, Development Hell, Agitprop |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | BCL Finance Group, Producer Capital Fund |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |