A Private Matter
1992, English. Directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Joan Micklin SilverDirector
- Sissy SpacekSherri Finkbine
- Aidan QuinnBob Finkbine
- Estelle ParsonsMary Chessen
- Sheila McCarthyDiane Callaghan
- Leon RussomSteve Morris
- Xander BerkeleyPeter Zenner
- Jeff PerryRandall Everett
- Noley ThorntonCarol Callaghan
- William H. MacyPsychiatrist
- Carla GuginoMary Beth
- Allison MackTerri Finkbine
- Atanas IlitchSecurity Guard
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Nicholson
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What A Private Matter is based on
A Private Matter is based on a true story.
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A Private Matter runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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A Private Matter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 1992. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Private Matter?
A Private Matter (1992) was directed by Joan Micklin Silver and stars Sissy Spacek, Aidan Quinn, Estelle Parsons.
What is A Private Matter based on?
A Private Matter is based on a true story.