Underground “Reels & Spiels” Film & Talk Series


Underground Reels & Spiels

A nearly monthly film/talk series that takes place on the third weekend of the month at the LEPOCO Peace Center, downstairs (enter at the back) at 1705 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.


Reels

Films begin at 6:30 pm, with a discussion to follow.  Films are free to view.  For more information regarding the film or the organization, call 610-691-8730 or email lepoco@fast.net

Friday, September 15 at 7 PM – “The Janes” (2022)

“The Janes”, a 2022 documentary of disturbing relevance, takes us back to an era when women lacked a right to abortion, prior to the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision. The Janes were an underground collective of courageous women from all walks of life who had experienced bad, illegal abortions themselves and who were determined to save other women from the experience. They organized a secret network providing low-cost or free abortion services for about 11,000 women in the Chicago area between 1968 and 1972. This was a time when abortions were illegal, and it was a felony in Illinois to even distribute abortion information.

The Janes show us what is possible when we organize.

Directed by Emma Pildes and Tia Lessin.
102 minutes

Doors open at 6:30 pm, Film begins at 7:00 pm.

Discussion will begin after the film.

Call the LEPOCO office, for more information:  610-691-8730



Spiels

Talks begin at 4 pm, with a discussion to follow and are free to attend.  For more information regarding the film or the organization, call 610-691-8730 or email lepoco@fast.net