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A Private Matter

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A Private Matter

4.8

1h 32m

1992

Synopsis

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

Director

Joan Micklin Silver

DramaTV Movie

based on true storywoman director

Cast & Crew

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

as Sherri Finkbine

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

as Bob Finkbine

Estelle Parsons

Estelle Parsons

as Mary Chessen

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

as Diane Callaghan

Leon Russom

Leon Russom

as Steve Morris

Xander Berkeley

Xander Berkeley

as Peter Zenner

Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry

as Randall Everett

Noley Thornton

Noley Thornton

as Carol Callaghan

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as Psychiatrist

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