01 January 1997 Factual 51 mins
Women talk about the circumstances that drove them to seek illegal abortions and the often traumatic result. Interwoven with historical photographs and newsreel footage, the stories expose how the reality of women's lives were counterposed to what was socially and morally expected of them.
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Andrea Bosshard as Narrator
Jane Bennett as Narrator
Kate Harcourt as Narrator
Kathy McRae as Narrator
Sally Rodwell as Narrator
Andrea Bosshard Director
Andrea Bosshard Writer
Andrea Bosshard Producer
Shane Loader Director
Shane Loader Editor
New Zealand 01 January 1997
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These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1997:
01 January 1997
Azam, who is convicted on charges of robbery is finally released after serving a 17-year sentence. With hopes of starting life anew, he hopes to reconcile with his family.
13 December 1997
An investigating judge uncovers a corruption case in which his own politician brother is compromised.
01 January 1997
A group of friends transform into ninjas when a curious situation arises.
09 August 1997
Since weeks it’s cold and wet. It’s already late, Karl Winter is on his way home. Under dark circumstances he accidentally meets a woman of mysterious fascination – Martha… And so begins a love story of fatal dynamics which throws Karl far off the tracks of reason.
12 December 1997
Every Monday evening, at the arena, eleven men get together to lovingly put on the jersey of the Boys, the hockey team of a "garage" league to which they belong.
02 May 1997
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
05 December 1997
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.
11 September 1997
To resupply the protoblood that sustains Kai's life, the crew of the Lexx travel back to the Cluster but find the planet deserted.
07 September 1997
A documentary portrait of the backstage efforts to stage the play Moon Over Buffalo on Broadway.
05 January 1997
From the vaults of Penthouse Video comes never-before-seen footage so erotic, so provocative, that only now can it finally be released.
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