Videotape collection of the National Abortion Rights Action League, 1977-1992
"Common Ground," [1977?] Digital
Talk show with guests Mildred Jefferson, assistant clinical professor of surgery at Boston University and president of the National Right-to-Life Committee, and Susan Hill, psychiatric social worker and executive director of the National Women's Health Organization. Topics include conferences in Houston and Mexico City, illegal abortion, government funding, and counseling in clinics. (Cut off before end of show.)
"Rape and Incest," a segment on "Everywoman." Produced by Shirley Robson; WDVM-TV, Washington, D.C., January 16, 1979. Copyright: The Evening News Association. Digital
Narrated presentation focusing mainly on federal funding of abortion for victims of rape and incest. Includes excerpts of interviews with specialists on rape and post-trauma treatment, legislators, legal experts, and victims of rape and incest. Footage of President Carter speaking briefly at a press conference on July 12, 1977.
News segment on parental notification bill in West Virginia; includes anonymous interview with minor who wanted an abortion. WSAZ Television News, [ca.1980]. Digital
News report of mock convention held at NARAL annual meeting to simulate abortion controversy. WDVM-TV, 1982. Digital
News reports and interviews. Nanette Falkenberg re: appointments by President Reagan, results of public opinion polls on abortion, a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion that was defeated in Congress, and candidates supported by NARAL. CNN, January 15, January 24, and May 15, 1984. Digital
Interview with Reverend Chip Ward of Covenant Life Christian Community and Gail Frances, owner of an abortion clinic, about clinic bombings in Washington, DC and Maryland. CBS Morning News, WDVM-TV, November 21, 1984. Digital
"So Many Voices: A Look at Abortion in America." Narrated by Ed Asner and Tammy Grimes; produced by Victoria Hamburg; DHS Films Production, May 29, 1980. Digital
Excerpts from speeches on both sides of the issue; also shows daily lives of a few individuals and families.
"Abortion: The Divisive Issue." Video Free America [San Francisco], [ca.1980]. Digital
Excerpts of speeches on both sides of the issue, and footage of October 1978 National Abortion Federation meeting in San Francisco.
Nanette Falkenberg speaking on Senator Jesse Helms. [ca.1980] Digital
"Panorama" and "Crossfire" re: abortion, 1985. Digital
Interviews with two doctors, one pro-life and one pro-choice; Carolyn Buhl, chair of NARAL; and Ed Grant, executive director of General Council of Americans United for Life. CNN-TV, January 16, 1985. Digital
"Nightwatch." CBS, July 24, 1985. Digital
News show with interviews of Nanette Falkenberg and Senator Gordon Humphrey about Reagan administration's efforts to reverse Roe v. Wade. (Starts 1 hour, 45 minutes into the tape after unrelated news and commercials.)
Discussion of film Silent Scream by panel of doctors who specialized in ultrasound and fetal development, followed by discussion of same film with three doctors recommended by right-to-life group. CBS Morning News, March 4, 1985. Digital
Phil Donahue talk show taped in Boston focuses on men and abortion, with heated discussion of legal rights of fathers, child support payments, sexism, civil liberties, and rights of women and fetuses. Executive producer, Patricia McMillen, May 17, 1985. Digital
"Silent No More" campaign. Right-to-Choose Press Conference. May 15, 1985. Digital
Women speak about their abortions.
"Silent No More" campaign. News report on women speaking publicly about their abortions. Includes Susan Jones of NARAL. WGBH-TV Boston, May 16, 1985. Digital
"Silent No More" campaign. News report and interviews with two pro-choice guests: brother of a gang rape victim who died of an illegal abortion, and woman who had been abused and had an abortion. "Take Two," CNN-TV, May 21, 1985. Digital
"Silent No More" campaign. "Focus on Women." Produced by NARAL, [ca.1985]. Digital
Women at podium talk about their abortions. (Partially edited, unfinished version.)
"Voices," Presented by NARAL and NARAL Foundation, 1989. Digital
Documentary with minimal narration. Pro-choice men and women share experiences and thoughts on abortion.