Video Memoirs & Biographies

Although documentary video was still in its infancy when the CWLU was active, some footage exists from the period.
In addition, there are more modern video interviews of former CWLU members.
To view the videos, you will need Quicktime 6.3 or above. You may download Quicktime HERE

The following clips are from the video
Jane: An Abortion Service available for purchase from
Woman Made Films here

Heather Booth:In this clip Heather talks about the beginnings of the Abortion Counseling Service(aka "Jane"). Also available in our Jane Special Feature .

Judith Arcana:Judith sought out the Abortion Counseling Service ( aka "Jane") when she mistakenly thought she was pregnant. Here she tells why she decided to join the group. Also available in our Jane Special Feature.

Jane Volunteers speak: Volunteers with the Abortion Counseling Service (aka "Jane") tell why they began doing the abortions themselves. Also available in our Jane Special Feature.

The following clips are from the video
Young Blood available for purchase from PBS here

Vivian Rothstein and the Civil Rights Movement: CWLU founding member Vivian Rothstein talks about her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in this short clip from the PBS documentary Young Blood.

Vivian Rothstein and her trip to North Viet Nam: CWLU founding member Vivian Rothstein talks about her trip to North Viet Nam at the height of the war in this short clip from the PBS documentary Young Blood.

The following clip is from a 1999 interview
conducted by VH1 but never aired.

Naomi Weisstein talks about her illness and her hopes: Chicago Women's Liberation Rock Band founding member Naomi Weisstein talks about her struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and her hopes for utopia.

The following clip is from a 2003
news program by WGN News.

Jenny Knauss talks about Alzheimers: Jenny Knauss was a leader in the CWLU's health projects. This 2003 clip from WGN News talks about her current struggle with Alzheimers and how she is helping young medical students understand the disease.