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The Back-Alley Abortion That Almost Didn't Make it into 'Dirty Dancing'

In honor of the 30th anniversary of "Dirty Dancing," we spoke to the film's screenwriter about her revolutionary decision to include a frank depiction of illegal abortion in a film about dancing and romance.
Marisa Crawford
8.21.17
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