Murder on 'Abortion Row'
Originally released in 1996. Murder on 'Abortion Row' is a documentary film. directed by John Zaritsky.
Synopsis
FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols. Through in-depth, personal interviews with family members and friends, clinic employees, police, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice protesters, witnesses, and religious leader Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, the film draws a portrait of what led to Salvi’s brutal acts of violence. From the producers of ‘Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo,’ this two-hour program crosses the emotionally charged terrain of the abortion battle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- FRONTLINE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder on 'Abortion Row' about?
FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shann...
Who directed Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' was directed by John Zaritsky.
How long is Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Murder on 'Abortion Row' released?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' was released on February 6, 1996 in theaters.