A Private Matter

Synopsis

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.

Director

Joan Micklin Silver

Written by

William Nicholson

Music

James Newton Howard

Studio

HBO Films

Released

20 June 1992

Genres

Drama, TV Movie