Roadside Attractions has released a trailer for director Phyllis Nagy’s 1960’s set drama Call Jane.
Inspired by true events, the film stars Elizabeth Banks as Joy, a suburban housewife who is refused an abortion when her pregnancy leads to a life-threatening condition, desperate for a solution she joins forces with Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an advocate for women’s health and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist, and puts every aspect of her life on the line to fight for women’s rights; watch it below…
Chicago, 1968. As the city and the nation are poised on the brink of political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth Banks) leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy’s pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition, she must navigate an all-male medical establishment unwilling to terminate her pregnancy in order to save her life. Her journey for a solution leads her to Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an independent visionary fiercely committed to women’s health, and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist who dreams of a day when all women will have access to abortion, regardless of their ability to pay. Joy is so inspired by their work, she decides to join forces with them, putting every aspect of her life on the line.
Also featuring in the cast of Call Jane alongside Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver and Wunmi Mosaku are Chris Messina, Kate Mara, Cory Michael Smith, Grace Edwards, and John Magaro.
SEE ALSO: Read our review of Call Jane here
Call Jane arrives in cinemas on October 28th.
