Call Jane

Drama USA 2022, 122 min. Director: Phyllis Nagy with: Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina, Kate Mara Chicago, 1960s: Joy (great: Elisabeth Banks), housewife and mother, becomes pregnant again. The doctor warns her that the late pregnancy poses a serious threat to her life. But abortions are forbidden by law, and the male clinic director does not want to make an exception for Joy. No one can help her - until she meets the "Janes", led by Sigourney Weaver, who fight to give women like Joy a choice. The "Janes" not only save Joy's life, but also give her a new purpose: to work hard for women's rights and to help other women. Phyllis Nagy, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of "Carol" (directed by Todd Haynes), won the hearts of audiences at the Berlinale and the Sundance Film Festival with her humorous and stirring film. Ticket: 6,5€ Organiser: Filmclub Brixen in german