The Janes(2022)
They didn't have a choice.
The Janes Synopsis
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 pregnancies. In the pre-Roe v. Wade era — a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinois — the Janes provided low-cost and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.
The Janes (2022) is a documentary film directed by Tia Lessin, released on May 3, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Heather Booth, Judith Arcana, Marie Leaner and Diane Stevens. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Tia Lessin
- Producers:
- Sara Rodriguez, Jessica Levin, Emma Pildes
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Walker
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Pentimento Productions, Elsewhere Films
- Status:
- Released
The Janes (2022) Trailer
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The Janes Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Heather Booth
Heather Booth
as Self
- Judith Arcana
Judith Arcana
as Self
- Marie Leaner
Marie Leaner
as Self
- Diane Stevens
Diane Stevens
as Self
- Eleanor Oliver
Eleanor Oliver
as Self
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
as Self (archive footage)
Hugh Hefner
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Tia Lessin, produced by Sara Rodriguez, Jessica Levin and Emma Pildes.
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The Janes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Janes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Janes online?
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The Janes (2022) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Janes?
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The main cast of The Janes (2022) includes Heather Booth, Judith Arcana, Marie Leaner, Diane Stevens and Eleanor Oliver. The film was directed by Tia Lessin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Janes released?
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The Janes was released on May 3, 2022 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Janes worth watching?
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The Janes (2022) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Janes?
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