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May 21, 2020

“AKA Jane Roe” lays bare the complex figure at the heart of Roe v. Wade

FX's new documentary compellingly charts Norma McCorvey's journey from pro-choice activist to paid pro-life figurehead.
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February 26, 2020

Strong Women Bond at the Feet of “Saint Frances”

A sensitive, nuanced Chicago dramedy that dives into the emotional complexities of abortion.
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May 17, 2019

Chicago Critics Film Festival: Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan on Adulthood, Abortion and the Unwelcome Timeliness of “Saint Frances”

We speak to the director and writer/star of Chicago Critics Film Festival's opening night film about the disturbing timeliness of their Chicago-set drama.
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April 19, 2019

Little Woods Review: Suffering the Workin’ Woman Blues

Tessa Thompson and Lily James are two sisters struggling with rural poverty and difficult choices in this gripping, but uneven drama.