Choice Thoughts: Reflections on the Birth Control War
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Directed by Jacqueline Frank • Documentary • 1996 • 10 minutes
In a witty mix of rare archival footage and sound bites from religious and political leaders, filmmaker Jacqueline Frank takes a fast-paced look at 100 years of the fight for birth control and legalized abortion. Featuring a concise overview of the work of Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger, CHOICE THOUGHTS illuminates how access to birth control became seen as a human right and how this dialogue continues around present day issues of choice.
"Innovative and thought provoking." —Alexander Sanger, Planned Parenthood
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