Summary At a moment when Roe v. Wade appears more vulnerable than ever to legal challenges, this half-hour documentary goes to El Salvador, where harsh laws offer a glimpse into what an abortion ban can look like. For more than 20 years, El Salvador's constitution has prohibited the procedure, and more than 140 women have been incarcerated, many of whom say they were wrongfully convicted after suffering a miscarriage. CBS News reporter Kate Smith investigates, and finds one rural family whose story could force the country to loosen its ban.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Roxana Saberi Jerome Foster II Manuel Bojorquez
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 27, 2020
Countries of origin : United States
Production companies : CBS Broadcasting CBSN Originals
Summary At a moment when Roe v. Wade appears more vulnerable than ever to legal challenges, this half-hour documentary goes to El Salvador, where harsh laws offer a glimpse into what an abortion ban can look like. For more than 20 years, El Salvador's constitution has prohibited the procedure, and more than 140 women have been incarcerated, many of whom say they were wrongfully convicted after suffering a miscarriage. CBS News reporter Kate Smith investigates, and finds one rural family whose story could force the country to loosen its ban.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 27, 2020
Countries of origin : United States
Production companies : CBS Broadcasting CBSN Originals
