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Unborn in the USA: Inside the War on Abortion

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Unborn in the USA: Inside the War on Abortion (2006)

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Fresh:11

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.2/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Documentary

Theatrical Release:Jun 15, 2007 Limited

Synopsis: A revealing and provocative look into the deep secrets and deep pockets of the pro-life movement, UNBORN IN THE USA: Inside the War on Abortion weaves a riveting story from more than 70 exclusive... A revealing and provocative look into the deep secrets and deep pockets of the pro-life movement, UNBORN IN THE USA: Inside the War on Abortion weaves a riveting story from more than 70 exclusive interviews with pro-life activists and seldom-seen archival footage to document one of the most controversial social movements in American history. Filmmakers Stephen Fell and Will Thompson gained unprecedented access to pro-life groups, movement icons, fundraising machines, and even university students being specially groomed to carry the pro-life message for college credit, traveling across 35 states to bring us this eye-opening, often startling story. --© First Run Features [More]

Director: Stephen Fell, Will Thompson

Director: Stephen Fell, Will Thompson
Composer: David Worrell
Studio: First Run Features

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Two college students hope to create the first unbiased doc on the issue. They refused funding from churches, etc utilizing sources for student projects instead. Well done.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
07/05/07
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

Sharp appraisal of fetus fetishists.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
07/03/07
Louis Proyect
Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews

This shot-on-video documentary masterfully gives a balanced picture, sans editorializing.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
06/25/07
Frank Lovece
Frank Lovece
Film Journal International

Here's a movie everyone can hate. Anti-abortionists will hate it because, without any editorializing, [it] show the activists for the self-righteous zealots they are. And pro-choicers will hate it because the people and their propaganda are so odious.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
06/18/07
Jack Mathews
Jack Mathews
New York Daily News
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Whatever your views on abortion, you need to hear the subjects of this film, if only to be able to fight them more effectively.

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06/18/07
David Edelstein
David Edelstein
New York Magazine
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Unborn in the USA will not change your mind about abortion, but it will make pro-choicers think differently about people who actively work to stop it from happening.

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06/17/07
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine

t's almost impossible to make a fair-minded, non-exploitative documentary about the abortion debate, but Stephen Fell and Will Thompson take a credible shot with Unborn In The USA: Inside The War On Abortion.

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06/17/07
Noel Murray
Noel Murray
AV Club

The filmmakers suggest that this subject is innately unpleasant, and that if advocates on either side bring it into the open and provoke a visceral reaction from otherwise complacent foes, they've scored a small victory.

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06/15/07
Matt Zoller Seitz
Matt Zoller Seitz
New York Times
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Filmmakers Stephen Fell and Will Thompson examine one reason the pro-life movement might be gaining so much ground: Its no-holds-barred use of disturbing images of aborted fetuses.

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06/15/07
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
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Much like last year's Jesus Camp, Fell and Thompson let the Christian fanatics hold the floor.

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06/15/07
Michelle Orange
Michelle Orange
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A snapshot of a well-funded political underground that doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

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06/14/07
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
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Whatever your personal feelings or political opinions on abortion, [directors] Fell and Thompson's film is likely to make you feel wretched. It's an uneven but fascinating survey of views and tactics in the contemporary pro-life movement.

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06/14/07
Andrew O'Hehir
Andrew O'Hehir
Salon.com
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Unborn doesn't really add or detract from the debate -- you wish the directors had asked a hard question or two.

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06/14/07
John Anderson
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Newsday
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The camera's shakiness and inability to focus on anything gave me a raging headache before 10 minutes had elapsed.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
06/13/07
Julia Wallace
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Village Voice
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