A Right to Life Movie
One of the most well-known Supreme Court decisions is the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade. It is also one of the best examples of judicial activism, creating not only a legal basis for abortion but a right to it. The vast majority of the Democrat Party, many Republicans, most of Hollywood, and the media support this newfound right.
I had planned to watch the political and legal drama Roe v. Wade since its release in April, but procrastinated. However, in light of the recent Texas Heartbeat Act, this topic has become particularly relevant.
Watch the movie on Amazon Prime
If you haven’t heard of the movie, I’m not surprised. The film had a budget of less than seven million dollars. That doesn’t leave much for marketing and promotion. The story is told from the point of view of Dr. Bernard Nathanson, played by Nick Loeb who, along with Cathy Allyn, produced, wrote, and directed the film. Also starring is Jon Voight, Stacey Dash, Robert Davi, and there’s a cameo appearance by the My Pillow Guy Mike Lindell. Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren and British alt-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos also have brief scenes.
Early on, the film presents Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, speaking in favor of eugenics at a Klan event. That did actually occur. It also shows the connection between Sanger and Lawrence Lader, a founder of NARAL the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws. Also depicted in the movie is Norma McCorvey, the Roe in this case. The movie correctly shows that she was eager for an abortion, lied about being raped, and was manipulated by lawyers to gain her cooperation with the abortion legal proceedings.
Wikipedia quotes Loeb as saying, “the women's rights movement versus the pro-life movement. It's a social war movie where we take both sides of the argument and hopefully let the audience decide.” While I agree with the viewpoint of this film, it doesn’t leave the issue for the audience to decide. This movie is the exception to the pro-abortion stance of most in Hollywood. It takes a pro-life look at the events, legal arguments, back dealing, and lies leading up to that infamous decision. Highlighted in the film is the goal for abortion to be on-demand, not a rare exception. The film also shows the money earned by some of the abortion advocates. This includes Dr. Nathanson, an early supporter of abortion, who earned a significant income from the practice. The film dramatically shows his later conversion to a pro-life advocate.
Near the end of the film, Mother Teresa is quoted as saying, “Abortion has pitted mothers against their children and women against men. It has sown violence and discord at the heart of the most intimate human relationships.” Right before the credits roll, both the actor and real Dr. Nathanson are shown narrating the pro-life documentary The Silent Scream. The thirty-minute production from 1984 is available for free viewing on Vimeo.
Roe v. Wade is not for everyone. Those who are pro-abortion will find it annoying, and those who are pro-life already know the tragic outcome. It’s also not a documentary; some events were altered for dramatic effect and dialogue was created. Still, I thought the film provided new insights into the drive that brought abortion to our nation. The movie is currently available on Amazon Prime.
If you have seen the movie, let me know what you think in the comment section below.
Update!
September 24, 2021
Fox Nation announced today that the movie Roe v. Wade is available on their streaming service.
