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"The Law - The National Center for Jewish Film's Jewishfilm.2016
Sunday, May 8, 4:30 pm, West Newton Cinema
MASSACHUSETTS PREMIERE.
Simone Veils intrepid fight to legalize abortion in France is vividly brought to life in this taut fact-based political drama. In 1974, French health minister Veil is charged with decriminalizing abortion and easing access to contraceptives. Facing strong opposition from politicians, an enraged public, and the Catholic Church, Veil, who survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen and lost her parents in the Shoah, refuses to give up. Fighting for justice amidst a swirl of antisemitic sentiment, sexism, and personal attacks, she perseveres in advancing womens rights. César Award-winning actress Emmanuelle Devos (Coco Before Chanel) delivers a smoldering performance in the lead role.
Director: Christian Faure | France | 2015 | 90m | French w/ English subtitles
Screening as part of
The National Center for Jewish Films
19th Annual Film Festival
JEWISHFILM.2016
MAY 4-22
Full festival program: www.jewishfilm.org
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LocationWest Newton Cinema (View)
1296 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
United States
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