12th & Delaware (2010)

The abortion battle continues to rage in unexpected ways on one corner in an American city.

Directors:

Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady

2 nominations.

Storyline

The abortion battle continues to rage in unexpected ways on one corner in an American city.

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Plot Keywords:

abortion | sign | harassment | march on washington | rosary | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

La calle 12 con Delaware

Filming Locations:

Fort Pierce, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Loki Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Haunting Depiction of Deception & Manipulation Centers

First, my summary title is not hyperbole. Millions of taxpayer dollars have gone to these faith-based "Pregnancy centers," where the staff lies to women not only about abortion, but also about their individual stage of pregnancy (see: Congressman Henry A. Waxman's 2006 Report).

All the patients are portrayed with respect, and this is an amazingly even-handed documentary. I would like to acknowledge the the success of the film's editing and cinematography -- at times, this difficult subject becomes almost pretty to look at. Occasional frames of curved distortion accentuated the fishbowl environment that doctors and patients are forced to experience.

The lack of narration allows the viewer to draw his or her own conclusions. One group appears to act with the belief that the end justifies the means. I found the clinic owners calm and professional, particularly given the circumstances. Their refusal to engage in histrionics does not indicate a lack of concern, and any secretive behavior is reasonable given the threats that they face. The patients, defiant and poignant by turn, are the heroines of this story and their own.