The Abortion Pill
At a glance
The Abortion Pill is a 1997 documentary about mifepristone, also known as RU486, a drug that can end a pregnancy without surgery. The film examines arguments for and against the drug, placing abortion at the center of its subject matter. Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt both directed and produced the documentary. It is a United States film, and the listed release year is 1997. Rather than covering a broad range of topics, the film focuses on the medication and the debate around its use. Readers exploring documentaries about abortion or the history of discussion around mifepristone will find a concise description of the film’s central concern here. Its framing around both pros and cons signals an examination of contrasting positions rather than a topic unrelated to the drug.
Who it is for
It suits viewers seeking a documentary focused on abortion, mifepristone, and contrasting views of the drug.
What is good
- Focuses on mifepristone (RU486)
- Examines arguments on both sides
- Directed and produced by Lipschutz and Rosenblatt
What to know first
- Concentrates on one drug
- Released in 1997
Verdict
The film’s subject is specifically mifepristone and the debate around its use to end pregnancy without surgery. It may be relevant to viewers exploring documentaries about abortion and this medication.
Details
- Year
- 1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Marion Lipschutz, Rose Rosenblattwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- abortionwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt3240300wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q7712135· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Abortion_Pill· checked 2 Oct 2026