A Private Matter

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.

1992

Drama·TV Movie

1h 32min

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Top Billed 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
Atanas Ilitch
Security Guard

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