Since the dawn of time, it seems that men and society have labeled certain women as villainesses or infamous. And the worst are always those who step outside social norms if they dare take control of their own bodies, or help other women with theirs.

This is the story and legacy of one such woman, the infamous Madame Restell or her given name, Ann Trow. The immigrant who came to the US and established herself as the abortionist of New York City.