Storyline
Why are illegal abortions more accessible in Poland than legal ones in South Africa? This documentary feature explores and contrasts changes in Poland and South Africa regarding abortion laws and their impact on the lives of women. In the 90's, Poland banned abortion due to the increasing influence of the Catholic Church after the fall of communism; around the same time South Africa legalized it, reforming the health system after the fall of apartheid. The film reveals how the legal status of women is a direct result of the silencing or empowering of women's voices. In the Polish society and media, women's perspectives were made invisible; in South Africa, on the other hand, they were invited to give public hearings in the parliament about problems in the realm of reproduction.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Wanda Nowicka
Organiser
Alicja Tysiac
Activist
Marijke Alblas
Abortion provider
Nurrudin Farrah
Author
Frequently Asked Questions
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa was released on November 12, 2008.
The runtime of Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa is 50m.
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa is a Documentary movie.
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa was directed by Sarah Diehl.
The main cast of Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa includes Wanda Nowicka, Alicja Tysiac, Marijke Alblas.
Abortion Democracy: Poland/South Africa is originally in English.