Call Jane

Friday, November 4 until Thursday, November 10, 2022Yukon Theatre

Call Jane is an entertaining and dramatically effective dramatization of a pivotal chapter in American history: one that put women's health into the hands of women. Stars Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Mara.

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.

Recommended ages 13+ for drug use and strong language.

I’m grateful for this solid, serviceable tribute to activists who provided a blueprint for mutual aid and community care. We can really use it right now. - Shannon Keating, BuzzFeed News