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Roe vs. Wade

Ellen Russell is a lonely, single, poorly-educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas, Ellen hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US Supreme Court.

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Cast & Crew See All

Holly Hunter
Ellen Russell
Amy Madigan
Sarah Weddington
James Gammon
Jimmy Russell

Awards

  • 1990 - Golden Globe - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 1990 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 1990 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - winner
  • 1989 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production - nominated

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