Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story

Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story

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Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story

2005

1h 30m

1.0(1 votes)

History

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

The life story of Dr. Henry Morgentaler and his fight for the legalization of abortion on demand in Canada.

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CTV

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

David Eisner

Dr. Henry Morgentaler

David Eisner

Acting

Stewart Bick

Mike Morgentaler

No Image

Acting

Julie Khaner

Gertie Katz

Julie Khaner

Acting

Rémy Girard

Claude-Armand Sheppard

Rémy Girard

Acting

Pascale Montpetit

Odile Morgentaler

Pascale Montpetit

Acting

Alberta Watson

Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler

Alberta Watson

Acting

Alain Goulem

Eric Fisher

Alain Goulem

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Leni Parker

Judy Rebick

Leni Parker

Acting

Victoria Sanchez

Carmen Morgentaler

Victoria Sanchez

Acting

Guy Richer

Jerome Choquette

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