A Private Matter (1992)

5.5/10 92 min Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Sissy Spacek

Sherri Finkbine

Aidan Quinn

Bob Finkbine

Estelle Parsons

Mary Chessen

Sheila McCarthy

Diane Callaghan

Leon Russom

Steve Morris

Xander Berkeley

Peter Zenner

Jeff Perry

Randall Everett

Noley Thornton

Carol Callaghan

William H. Macy

Psychiatrist

Carla Gugino

Mary Beth

Allison Mack

Terri Finkbine

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