| Abortions Pape | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1886 |
| Catalog #: | 319006 | |
| Clip Number: | 319006-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 527 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Ohio, United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Abortion OCCUPATIONS: Journalism, Reporters | |
| Description: | Reporter Keith Pape stands in an urban park area with a microphone in his hand. He states that over 1,000 legal abortions have been performed in Columbus since Ohio's antiabortion law was declared unconstitutional. He goes on to say that only one clinic is operating in the state, but several more are scheduled to open soon. Exterior panning shot of the abortion clinic. The building looks brand new and unassuming. It is a one level brick building with a carport off the main enterance. A few cars are parted in front. View of the main enterance were the Caduceus Medical Symbol is displayed. Panning shot of the front of the building, carport included. Distant view of the clinic from the road. Keith Pape interviews a Caucasian woman in the comfort of her livingroom. I don't know who decorated this place, but it makes you dizzy just looking at it. (To explain: the walls are papered with grey, black and white stripes varying in width. This is complimented by a black & white checked couch.) Pape and the woman sit on the couch. Woman has her shoes off and feet up on the furniture. Very casual. Shots of the two from different angles. CU of the woman as the audio kicks in. She states that it would be wise for the state department of health to develop guidelines for the abortion procedure, but she really thinks that legislature has no place in dealing with issues of abortion, contraception or sterilization. Pape interviews a woman outside in front of her house. Woman has her back facing the camera to protect her identity. The woman is of a small stature and from the backside can be mistaken for a boy. The audio kicks in and woman states "It's the woman's decision and hers only. I'm glad no one had any say-so in mine". Woman goes on to talk about the woman's right to choose. Reporter asks woman what she would have done with an unwanted child. Woman breaths a deep sigh and states,"Probably not mistreated it, but I wouldn't have given it the motherly love it should have had". She goes on to say "You can't love and take care of something that you really don't want. So why have it". | |
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