Movie

Backroom Troubles

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Good to know

Director: Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader
Release date: 1997-01-01
Runtime: 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Creative New Zealand

About Backroom Troubles

Backroom Troubles is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Andrea Bosshard and Shane Loader, starring Andrea Bosshard, Jane Bennett and Kate Harcourt. It has a runtime of 51 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Backroom Troubles in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Women talk about the circumstances that drove them to seek illegal abortions and the often traumatic result. Interwoven with historical photographs and newsreel footage, the stories expose how the reality of women's lives were counterposed to what was socially and morally expected of them.

Cast

Andrea Bosshard

Narrator

Jane Bennett

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Kate Harcourt

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Kathy McRae

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Sally Rodwell

Narrator

Themes & keywords

new zealandabortionwomen's rightsaotearoa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backroom Troubles in Canada?+

Backroom Troubles is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Backroom Troubles on Netflix?+

Backroom Troubles is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Backroom Troubles?+

Backroom Troubles has a runtime of 51 minutes (51 minutes).

Who stars in Backroom Troubles?+

Backroom Troubles stars Andrea Bosshard, Jane Bennett, Kate Harcourt, Kathy McRae and Sally Rodwell.

When did Backroom Troubles come out?+

Backroom Troubles is a 1997 movie directed by Andrea Bosshard and Shane Loader.

What genre is Backroom Troubles?+

Backroom Troubles is Documentary film.

Who directed Backroom Troubles?+

Backroom Troubles was directed by Andrea Bosshard and Shane Loader.