Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for “fallen” women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption-a trauma she has never recovered from. Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.ġ971: As a teenager, Dr. This “powerful debut” ( Hello! Canada) for fans of Kristin Hannah and Jennifer Chiaverini about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose-inspired by true stories.Ģ017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. BentFrame Film & TV is represented by Great North Artists Management.“Clever and satisfying.has the potential to remain pertinent for generations. Parr is represented by The Characters Talent Agency and Thruline Entertainment, Marshall is represented by Hayley Steed and Hannah Ladds at Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency, who brokered the adaptation deal with BentFrame.
It’s my great privilege to join forces with Adrienne and Zach, with whom I instantly connected through our shared vision to bring this series to a global audience and celebrate those who have fought and continue to fight for reproductive justice for all.” Parr said, “To be entrusted with this courageous, deeply emotional, and urgently-needed story by Heather Marshall is a waking dream. I have every confidence their adaptation will thrill readers who are eager to see the Janes come to life on-screen!” From our first meeting, it was clear that Adrienne and Zach had the passion and experience needed to bring this story to the screen, and I was so pleased when I learned they had brought on Celeste as showrunner and screenwriter.
Marshall added, “I’m delighted that BentFrame has acquired the dramatic rights to Looking for Jane. I can’t think of a better example than Heather’s exceptional novel, which shines a light on what might be history to some, but remains for many women a battle that is still being fought.” Mitchell said, “BentFrame is all about telling powerful stories from unique perspectives which cast fresh insight on history and the many lived experiences we share. Zach Marcovici will produce for BentFrame, with Sonia Hosko and Brett Burlock as executive producers for Cineflix Studios. Parr recently wrote a screenplay for Ethel, a period musical drama and true story of conductor Ethel Stark.
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