Film
Dear Dr. Spencer: Abortion in a Small Town
25m
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
Overview
From the early 1920s until his death in 1969, Dr. Robert Douglas Spencer practiced medicine in a small town in the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania. Dr. Spencer treated colds, set fractures, and provided basic medical care. But he was unique. He performed illegal abortions. Dr. Spencer was arrested three times but never convicted. Historians estimated that he performed more than 40,000 safe abortions during the course of his career.
Crew
- Danielle Renfrew BehrensDirector
- Beth SeltzerDirector
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.