A Private Matter Backdrop Blur
A Private Matter Poster

A Private Matter

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.

Top Cast

  • Sissy Spacek

    Sissy Spacek

    Sherri Finkbine

  • Aidan Quinn

    Aidan Quinn

    Bob Finkbine

  • Estelle Parsons

    Estelle Parsons

    Mary Chessen

  • Sheila McCarthy

    Sheila McCarthy

    Diane Callaghan

  • Leon Russom

    Leon Russom

    Steve Morris

  • Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley

    Peter Zenner

  • Jeff Perry

    Jeff Perry

    Randall Everett

  • Noley Thornton

    Noley Thornton

    Carol Callaghan

  • William H. Macy

    William H. Macy

    Psychiatrist

Overview

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.

Rating

5.5 / 10
6 Reviews
1 Popular

Recommendations

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

6.5 1999
If There Be Thorns

Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' relationship. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door and befriends the younger boy, Bart, he begins a strange transformation and displays accusatory behavior towards Cathy and Christopher. When Christopher discovers their mysterious neighbor is, in fact, his mother Corrine Dollanganger, all of the family's long-hidden secrets are revealed in a tragic climax.

If There Be Thorns

5.9 2015