Storyline

Millions have seen the photograph, and no one who has seen it will ever forget it. A naked woman, dead from a botched illegal abortion, lying on a motel room floor. The picture appeared in Ms. Magazine in April 1973, and quickly became a symbol for the abortion rights movement. LEONA'S SISTER GERRI tells the dramatic story of Gerri Santoro, a mother of two and the "real person" in the now famous photo. Should the media have used this image? What circumstances led to Gerri's tragic death? Powerfully addressing issues of reproductive rights and domestic violence, this video is a moving portrait of Gerri Santoro's life and society's response to her death.

Key Information

Director Jane Gillooly
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leona's Sister Gerri was released on November 2, 1995.

The runtime of Leona's Sister Gerri is 57m.

Leona's Sister Gerri is a Documentary, TV Movie movie.

Leona's Sister Gerri has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Leona's Sister Gerri is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Leona's Sister Gerri was directed by Jane Gillooly.

Leona's Sister Gerri is originally in English.