Documentary
United States of America
The documentary AKA Jane Roe delves into the life of Norma McCorvey, the woman at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. McCorvey, who was originally known only as “Jane Roe,” became the face of the pro-choice movement after she filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas arguing that its law criminalizing abortion was unconstitutional.
The film explores McCorvey’s complicated personal journey, including her experiences with poverty, abuse, and addiction. It also examines her relationship with the pro-choice movement, which initially embraced her as a symbol of reproductive rights but later became critical of her after she publicly declared her opposition to abortion.
Throughout her life, McCorvey remained an enigmatic figure, refusing to reveal certain details of her personal history and sometimes contradicting her own statements. The filmmakers behind AKA Jane Roe were given unprecedented access to McCorvey in the final months of her life, offering a never-before-seen look at the woman whose case changed the course of history.
