Life After Abortion

Abortion remains at the center of one of the emotionally-charged debates of our time. Filmmaker Brian Barkley's Life After Abortion is told from the perspective of women who either had abortions or made them possible—and now regret their actions. Most of the interviewees here were very young when they had abortions, and many felt they were lied to by those they trusted for advice. Some talk about the abortion experience itself and the resulting emotional aftermath, while others point to their happiness of having children later in life. One of the most chilling interviews is with former abortion clinic owner Carol Everett, who explores the business side of abortions, reporting that her clinic once performed 5,000 abortions in a single month. Determined to reach a goal of one million dollars in annual income, the clinic marketed their services to young women in schools through sex education programs that Everett claims were aimed at increasing sexual activity. Featured throughout are excerpts from a speech delivered by Jane Brennan (author of Motherhood Interrupted) during “Rose Day” at the Oklahoma State Capital. DVD extras include an hour-long abridged version, and extensive bonus segments. Balanced collections will want to consider this hard-hitting Christian-based documentary. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)