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AKA Jane Roe
Making history was not her choice.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A portrait of Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” whose unwanted pregnancy led to the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide, Roe v. Wade. The documentary unravels the mysteries closely guarded by McCorvey throughout her life.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
81 min
Release Date
2020-05-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Norma McCorvey
Self
Andy Meisler
Self
Charlotte Taft
Self
Flip Benham
Self
Rob Schenck
Self
Connie Gonzalez
Self
Gloria Allred
Self
Delaney Dillan
Adult Norma
Cricket St. John
Young Norma
Gabriella Faith
Rita
London Resnick
Baby 1
Chance O'Sullivan
Baby 2
Cassidy Mitchell
Norma's Dad
Mitchel Carlyle
Woody McCorvey
Laura Faye Smith
Lawyer
Angela Brown
Nurse
Karen Spinelli-Madigan
Nurse
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