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If These Walls Could Talk (1996)

R | | Drama, Thriller | TV Movie 13 October 1996
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The movie examines the abortion issue through three stories set in different eras: 1952, 1974 and 1996.

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Cast

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Claire Donnelly (segment "1952")
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Mary Donnelly (segment "1952")
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Becky Donnelly (segment "1952")
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Nurse Jenny Ford (segment "1952")
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Dr. Kramer (segment "1952")
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Jim Donnelly (segment "1952")
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Audrey (segment "1952")
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Tom (segment "1952")
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Young Nurse (segment "1952")
Marie DeCicco ...
Nurse Annie Ross (segment "1952")
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Louise (segment "1952")
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Margaret (segment "1952")
Annie Weldon ...
Nurse (segment "1952")
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Painter (segment "1952")
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Storyline

A trilogy of stories set in the same house, but with different occupants and spanning over 40 years, deals with various women and moral crisis over unexpected pregnancies and their choice of abortion. In 1952, when abortion was illegal, a nurse deals with her unexpected pregnancy and takes drastic measures to get one. In 1974 a family housewife with four children discovers that she's pregnant and decides she can't handle another child to raise. In 1996, a pregnant college student decides on an abortion, but doesn't realize the means to go through to get one. Written by Anonymous

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abortion | pregnancy | student | nurse | illinois | See All (87) »

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Changing times, intimate decisions, and the four walls that hold their secrets. See more »

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Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for realistic depiction of abortions, a graphic shooting and some language | See all certifications »

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13 October 1996 (USA)  »

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Haus der stummen Schreie  »

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Holds the record as HBO's highest-rated original movie. See more »

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Referenced in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Bundt Friday (1996) See more »

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One by One
Written by Anthony Griffiths
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TRULY A 'MUST SEE'...
2 January 2000 | by (Buffalo (Tonawanda), New York) – See all my reviews

An amazing movie... Not only is the acting incredible, but the realistic plot segments help you to really feel for the characters. I believe the key to this movie may have been how disturbing it was. Each segment allowed for a very vivid portrayal of the abortion issue, without necessarily 'taking sides'. If you've got the time, check it out!

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