Overview
This FRONTLINE documentary was first broadcast on PBS on April 18, 1983. It was filmed at a clinic in Chester, Pa., a small city which at that time had a 30% unemployment rate. The clinic was chosen because it was representative of abortion clinics in the United States. The clinic also offered individual counseling in which the reasons behind the decision are explored. During their five months at the clinic, the film's producers met with hundreds of women. The two whose abortions are shown in this film are single, white and young -- as are the majority of women who have had abortions in the United States over the past 30 years.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Abortion Clinic?
Abortion Clinic was directed by Mark Obenhaus.
Where was Abortion Clinic produced?
It was produced by companies including FRONTLINE in Unknown Countries.
Abortion Clinic Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Abortion Clinic wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

