“Call Jane” is a 2022 drama film directed by Phyllis Nagy, starring Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Mara. The film is set in the 1960s and tells the story of Joy (played by Elizabeth Banks), a suburban housewife who unexpectedly becomes pregnant and discovers that her pregnancy is life-threatening. With abortion illegal at the time, Joy finds herself with limited options. Desperate for help, she stumbles upon the “Jane Collective,” an underground network of women led by Virginia (played by Sigourney Weaver) that provides safe, illegal abortions to women in need. As Joy becomes involved with the collective, she transforms from a desperate patient into a committed advocate for women’s rights. The film explores themes of empowerment, sisterhood, and the fight for reproductive rights, offering a powerful look at a critical moment in American history.
Call Jane
