Plot Summary
Paul Cowan's film captures the spirit of the legal battle over abortion waged by Dr. Henry Morgentaler in Quebec and in federal courts between 1970 and 1976. Using a combination of newsreel footage, interviews and re-enactments, this docudrama unravels the complexities of the case that began as a challenge to Canada's abortion laws and turned into a precedent-setting civil rights case.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Production Companies
ONF | NFB