In 1973, a group of women who called themselves The Janes banded together to run a safe, affordable—and illegal—underground abortion facility in Chicago. This 2023 duPont Award-winning documentary provides an immersive sense of that time and place in American history, and makes vital comparisons to the current legal and political state of the law. With unforgettable characters and a poignant balance of humor and heart, the film is as entertaining as it is important.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with Tia Lesson and Emma Pildes, the film’s directors, moderated by journalist and Columbia J-School professor Jessica Bruder. Pizza will be served.

The film starts at 6:30 sharp. This event is open to the public.

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