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The Janes

5.620221h 41mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsTia Lessin·Emma Pildes
ProducersNancy Abraham·Lisa Heller

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Cast · Directed by Tia Lessin

HB
Heather Booth
Self
JA
Judith Arcana
Self
ML
Marie Leaner
Self
DS
Diane Stevens
Self
EO
Eleanor Oliver
Self
MJMartin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
WCWalter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite
Self (archive footage)
HHHugh Hefner
Hugh Hefner
Self (archive footage)

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The Janes — streaming FAQ

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The Janes is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Janes on Netflix?

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