'Unplanned' Movie Review
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'Unplanned' Is A Controversial Movie That Deserves Way More Heat Than It's Getting

It's a heartwarming yet informative film about a known heinous organization that's presented as the savior of family life.

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I know this review is VERY late, but LIFE does get in the way. See what I did there? The movie "Unplanned" made waves back in March, which is based on the true story of Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist, Abby Johnson. The film wasn't safe from a particular group of people who sent death threats to independent Canadian movie owners. Listen, I know you don't agree with the message of the movie, but you don't send threats to your opposition. Now on to the movie review.

The movie starts with Abby (Ashley Bratcher) kissing her daughter and husband Doug (Brooks Ryan) goodbye, and heads off to work at Planned Parenthood. While working there one day, she called in to assist in an abortion procedure, and this horrifying event is what made her rethink her values. The movie goes back eight years when she was first introduced to Planned Parenthood when she was attending university. A lot happened in those eight years, but I don't want to spoil it for you.

At some point in the movie, Renee (Tina Toner), Abby's colleague, asked her what P.O.C. stands for. Abby replies with "Products of Conception," but Renee corrects her and says, "Pieces of Children." There are a lot of shocking scenes throughout the film, like the showing of an aborted fetus. One scene that stuck out for me was that of a black woman arriving at the clinic with her young daughter and her family pleading her not to go through with the procedure. After having her red pill moment, she quits her job and joins forces with 40 Days for Life, a pro-life Christian organization. Abby and the members of 40 Days for Life sue the Bryan, TX clinic and win the case with the clinic being closed down permanently.

It doesn't matter if you're pro-choice or pro-life; this movie is an eye-opener to those who are still in the dark about Planned Parenthood. The organization claims they care about a "woman's right to choose," but that's not the case. The organization has been caught covering up sex abuse, engaging in political money laundering, and, of course, push the prenatal care lie. The true story of Abby Johnson will make the viewer rethink their values and appreciate the people who we hold close to in our life. Despite the backlash the movie received, it's a heartwarming yet informative film about a known heinous organization that's presented as the savior of family life.

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