Review
This hour-long documentary follows Abby from her Christian childhood to becoming the director of a Planned Parenthood in Texas. It details her encounters with the pro-lifers who prayed and demonstrated outside her clinic to her ultimate decision to leave her job and become outspoken for life.
It's hard to approach this issue without the political and religious stigmas attached, but I felt that the movie didn't demonize either side. Pro-life supporters even admitted that some of the other demonstrators at events made them uncomfortable. It actually helped me sympathize with the people who work at Planned Parenthood and understand their rationale. It made me think through what ways are appropriate and effective to speak up for life. It also left me in tears for all the voices that were silenced before they could speak. I think the message of the film is that there's forgiveness in Christ for all sins, that you can never go so far that God can't forgive you and use you. I enjoyed this powerful DVD and think it would be a great addition to any pregnancy resource center or a personal reminder of the abortion issue. [PG-13, recommended]
Check out the trailer to the documentary here:
Giveaway
Now, for the giveaway! One winner will receive a certificate redeemable for a free DVD of UnPlanned.
How to Enter: Leave a comment below telling me why you want to win! Be sure to leave your email address.
One entry per person. US only please. The contest will end on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. MST. Winner will be announced next Tuesday and will be emailed! Winning number will be selected by random.org.
In Addition
A free webcast with Abby Johnson and other pro-life advocates will be held on May 17 at 8:00 p.m. at http://www.uniteforlifewebcast.org/. Be sure to register (for free) early. Abby has also written a book with the same name of UnPlanned. I have not read it.
I would like to win to be more informed on the issue. In your review you also mentioned that the video doesn't demonize either side... I just find that to be relieving. While I'm definitely pro-life I am very sympathetic to the fact that pregnancy and mothering is HARD!! So women/young women who are willing to sacrifice themselves to give their babies life should be commented!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely share this video with friends. And blog about it as well, after I saw it.And pray that it would give me wisdom with words when having an "abortion discussion" with either side.