Roe vs. Wade is a 1989 television film directed by Gregory Hoblit about the landmark 1973 United States Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. It was written by Alison Cross and stars Holly Hunter and Amy Madigan.
Plot Ellen Russell is a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas, the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Release The film aired on NBC on May 15, 1989. It was the tenth most viewed primetime television show for the week, with a 17.0 Nielsen rating, and seen in an estimated 15.3 million homes.
Awards AwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Drama/Comedy SpecialMichael Manheim, Gregory Hoblit, Alison Cross Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or SpecialHolly Hunter Amy Madigan Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or SpecialGregory Hoblit Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera ProductionElodie Keane, Joe Ann Foegle Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or SpecialAlison Cross Golden Globe AwardsBest Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionMichael Manheim, Gregory Hoblit, Alison Cross Best Performance by an Actress - Miniseries or Television MovieHolly Hunter Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Miniseries or Television MovieAmy Madigan
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