Amanpour and Company

January 20, 2022

Sen. Chris Murphy discusses the Ukraine crisis. Actress Penélope Cruz reflects on her new film "Parallel Mothers" and her work with director Pedro Almodóvar. Merritt Tierce discusses her recent New York Times Magazine article "The Abortion I Didn't Have."

“The Abortion I Didn’t Have”

17m 20s

The reality of motherhood is different for everyone. Our next guest shared her own experience in a powerfully honest New York Times Magazine article: “The Abortion I Didn’t Have.” Merritt Tierce was 19 years old when she became pregnant. She says the experience broke her, but also in many ways gave her back her life -- as she discusses with Michel Martin.

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    Penélope Cruz Discusses "Parallel Mothers"

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    The new film "Parallel Mothers" reunites Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz with the much-honored director Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows two accidental mothers immersed in love, lies, deep loss, and historical memory. The film is getting rave reviews, and Cruz herself won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. She speaks with Christiane about the film and motherhood.

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