Starring and
1970: Ellen Russell , poor and pregnant, feels she has no choice but an abortion - which is illegal in her home state of Texas. Sarah Weddington, an ambitious young lawyer who believes this statute to be unconstitutional, contacts
Ellen and together they begin an historic and painful legal battle to change an unbending law.
This powerful dramatisation of a true story won Emmy awards this year for best film and best actress.
(First showing on British television. The case of Roe v Wade will be discussed in 'Everyman' on Sunday) ●BARRY NORMAN : page 22