Chicago, 1968. As a city and the nation are poised on the brink of violent political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy’s pregnancy leads to a life-threatening condition, she must navigate a medical establishment unwilling to help. Her journey to find a solution to an impossible situation leads her to the “Janes,” a clandestine organization of women who provide Joy with a safer alternative — and in the process, change her life.
“Director Phyllis Nagy has crafted a subdued but affecting portrait of that time, strengthened by deft performances from Elizabeth Banks as a sheltered suburban mother whose eyes are opened and Sigourney Weaver as the leader of an underground abortion-facilitation service.” ~Tim Grierson, Screen Daily
Cast
Elizabeth Banks, Kate Mara, Chris Messina, Cory Michael Smith, Sigourney Weaver, John Magaro, Wunmi Mosaku, Grace Edwards
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
USA
Studio
Umbrella
