Made for HBO , airing June 20th in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
Based on truths.
The story : 1962. in Phoenix , Arizona. Sherri Finkbine is living a comfortable , pleasant lifestyle.
Working as hostess on the popular childrens tv program Romper Room , married to a dedicated school teacher , mother to four well-mannered children and lots of friends , Sherri couldnt have asked for anything more.
A few weeks ago , Sherri found out she was with child.
But today , Sherri caught a newspaper article about the effects on unborn children due to a European drug being commonly prescribed for sleep deprivation.
Not too worried about it , Sherri checks with her doctor about her use of the drug.
Her doctor soon calls her in and is quite concerned.
The doctor explains that the baby Sherri will be carrying could very well be born without arms and or legs.
This worries Sherri and her husband as well as her doctor.
The doctor tells the couple that even though abortion is illegal that he can arrange one for them if they prefer.
Once Sherri conjures up the courage to go through with the abortion she finds herself in constant battle with many who cannot understand her decision.
Stars Sissy Spacek , Aidan Quinn , Richard Venture , Xander Berkeley , Estelle Parsons , Sheila McCarthy , Leon Russom , Jeff Perry , Taylor Fry , Carla Guigo , Michael Halpin
Directed by Joan Micklin Silver
Rated PG13
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA
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