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Murder on 'Abortion Row' (1996)

Movie 106 min

Documentary

FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols. Through in-depth, personal interviews with family members and friends, clinic employees, police, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice protesters, witnesses, and religious leader Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, the film draws a portrait of what led to Salvi’s brutal acts of violence. From the producers of ‘Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo,’ this two-hour program crosses the emotionally charged terrain of the abortion battle.

John Zaritsky Writer John Zaritsky Director

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Released
February 6, 1996
Runtime
106 min
Studio
FRONTLINE

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Frequently asked questions

What is Murder on 'Abortion Row' about?
FRONTLINE follows the intersecting lives of twenty-two-year-old antiabortionist, John Salvi III, charged with murder in the armed attacks on two Massachusetts health clinics, and his victims, Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols. Through in-depth, personal interviews with family members and friends, clinic employees, police, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice protesters, witnesses, and religious leader Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, the film draws a portrait of what led to Salvi’s brutal acts of violence. From the producers of ‘Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo,’ this two-hour program crosses the emotionally charged terrain of the abortion battle.
Who directed Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' was directed by John Zaritsky.
When was Murder on 'Abortion Row' released?
Murder on 'Abortion Row' is a 1996 documentary film.
Where can I watch Murder on 'Abortion Row'?
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