Movie: Dangerous Remedy

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Jeremy Sims
Jeremy Sims

Bertram Wainer

Susie Porter
Susie Porter

Peggy Berman

William McInnes
William McInnes

Jack Ford

Maeve Dermody
Maeve Dermody

Jo Wainer

Mark Leonard Winter
Mark Leonard Winter

Lionel Pugh

Peter O'Brien
Peter O'Brien

Barry Smith

Gary Sweet
Gary Sweet

Matthews

Caroline Craig
Caroline Craig

Barbara Wainer

Nicholas Bell
Nicholas Bell

Dr. Troup

Nicole Freeman
Nicole Freeman

Felice Wainer

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    The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.

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    2012-11-04

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