Using real interviews and mock footage, this short film explores the issue of unwanted pregnancy with a slight slant towards pro-choice. Marion, Linda and Jody, three women of varying ages and from different backgrounds, talk candidly of what it was like to find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, the choices they made; abortion, adoption, keeping the baby, and how it has affected their lives today. Doctor Carolyn Russell discusses the emotional and physical phases of pregnancy as well as a brief overview of what goes on in an abortion. A guide accompanies the video to promote discussion.
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ACMI Identifier
317088
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Abortion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenage pregnancy
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Abortion
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenage pregnancy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Abortion
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy, Unwanted
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenage pregnancy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)