Roe v. Wade and Griswold v. Connecticut radically changed the social landscape, placing the power of choice—for good or ill—firmly in the hands of the individual. Filmed in the early 1960s, this two-part series featuring Walter Cronkite and Eric Sevareid captures the controversy surrounding the abortion and birth control issues, revealing the thoughts and attitudes of activists, policymakers, and everyday people during the period leading up to these landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Both vintage documentaries provide telling insights into issues that, more than three decades later, are still being debated. Produced by CBS NEWS. 2-part series, 55-57 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Before Roe v. Wade: Abortion and the Law-1965 | Before Griswold v. Connecticut: Birth Control and the Law-1962

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