Afraid to tell her parents that she's pregnant; Shunned by her 'boyfriend'; Too young to get a legal abortion in her home state.

Becky Bell does the only thing she thinks can be done - she goes to some alley and gets an illegal abortion...

The debate continues, states keep changing their laws - does a minor need a parent's consent to get an abortion? I think after viewing this HBO story you'll agree with me that she shouldn't, whether or not you think abortion is right or wrong to begin with.

Dina Spybey very much deserved the Emmy she won for her portrayal of Becky Bell and I'm very much looking forward to see her in many many future films.

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