‘The Janes’ presents a beyond-timely look at abortion before Roe v. Wade

"Timely" is an overused term when discussing documentaries, but it certainly applies to "The Janes," which looks at the days of secret, illegal abortions before Roe v. Wade and forces the audience to consider whether the past is prologue. Featuring women involved in an underground network, the HBO presentation is a snapshot that echoes far beyond its specific moment.