Dangerous Remedy

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 Its a truly inspiring story Dr Wainers determination even when his own life and that of his familys 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 Wainers family the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law