UNBORN IN THE USA: INSIDE THE WAR ON ABORTION

This documentary presents itself as an edgy, pro-choice investigation of the growing pro-life movement. But by the end, the pro-lifers seem more logical, reasonable, compassionate, and intelligent. The film argues that unborn children are babies, that they have value, and that the opposing position is irrational.

That message comes with a heavy cost. The documentary includes fights, a woman striking a 6-year-old boy, police roughing up peaceful pro-life demonstrators, gruesome pictures of aborted babies, and 12 obscenities, mostly the “f” word. It is not suitable for children or young teens.

Adults who can withstand the disturbing content may find the film’s message about the value of life worthwhile. For your family, this is WORTH THE TRIP — ADULTS ONLY.

The film begins with the Supreme Court decision restricting partial-birth abortion and follows an investigation into the growing pro-life movement.

It visits a Focus on the Family class, follows students as they engage university students in discussions, and examines abortion-center protests, public displays of abortion images, and pro-life groups working to persuade others about the value of unborn life.

Three stars means this is a purposeful, provocative documentary with real strengths, though its content limits its audience. The film follows pro-life students and organizations into classes, universities, abortion-center protests, and public campaigns using pictures of aborted babies.

Its central argument develops gradually: the unborn are babies, they have value, and the pro-life position is more reasonable and compassionate than the film’s pro-choice opponents often appear. The documentary also received good critical recommendations from the left wing, suggesting that its message may reach viewers beyond its expected audience.

The documentary presents itself as a supposedly neutral examination of both sides of the abortion argument. However, the film eventually portrays the pro-lifers as more logical, winsome, compassionate, and intelligent, while the pro-choice activists are often shown as angry, abusive, short-tempered, and foul-mouthed.

Its Christian worldview is strongest in its defense of unborn life. The film presents babies in the womb as valuable human lives and treats abortion as a devastating act against them. It also presents pro-life advocates being taught to listen carefully, speak kindly, and respond with compassion.

The film’s central conviction aligns with Scripture’s recognition of God’s work in the womb: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13).

This is a provocative documentary with a clear message about the value of unborn life. Its graphic images, violent confrontations, and strong language make it unsuitable for children and young teens. For discerning adults, the answer is WORTH THE TRIP — ADULTS ONLY.