The Pregnancy Care Center will offer a free screening of the moving “October Baby,” a film from the producers of “Courageous,” at 7:00pm on Monday, August 13 at the Adams Street Community Center. There is no charge to attend.
“October Baby,” an award-winning, life-affirming film opened nationwide in late March, now available through site licenses for screenings of “October Baby” at churches and non-profit organizations and will be released to the general public on DVD with more than 2 hours of bonus features on September 11, 2012.
The movie, the feature-film debut from award-winning co-directors Jon and Andrew Erwin, has drawn overflow crowds of influencers at advance screenings and became the number 8 movie in the country after just four short weeks being in theaters.
“October Baby” follows the dramatic, humorous, romantic story of 19-year-old Hannah, who goes on a road trip to find answers after learning she is adopted and the survivor of an attempted abortion. Offering a life-affirming, uplifting take on an often polarizing topic, “October Baby” is distributed by Provident Films—known for its leadership in the faith film arena with films such as Facing the Giants.” “Courageous” and “Fireproof”—and Samuel Goldwyn Films, the distributor of “Fireproof”, “Amazing Grace” and “Facing the Giants.”
“October Baby” shines a light on a real but little-known topic, the survivors of attempted abortions. A statistic few track, survivors themselves say there are thousands of individuals who survived attempted abortions. Many of these survivors have grown up to speak out on life-related issues.
“There are more of us than what most people realize,” said Gianna Jessen, an attempted abortion survivor who speaks nationally on the subject. “I am contacted regularly by survivors who heard or saw me on a show or when I speak, and they discover that they are not alone. In just the past two weeks, I have been contacted by two more survivors. I suspect that “October Baby” may have an effect on other survivors coming out, which is exciting.”
Jessen is among women personally touched by the issues raised in “October Baby” appearing in a special video conclusion for advance screenings of the movie. Like the film itself, the women’s stories are touching audience members.
Additionally, “October Baby” is drawing wide support from organizations concerned about family issues including partners such as American Family Association, Bethany Christian Services, Care Net, Concerned Women for America, FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, Hope for Orphans and many others.
The film stars newcomer Rachel Hendrix as Hannah and features John Schneider (Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard) and Jasmine Guy (A Different World) along with Jason Burkey and American Idol finalist Chris Sligh in his feature film debut. The film earned the Grand Jury Prize as the Best Fiction Feature at the 2011 Red Rock Film Festival, with Hendrix claiming the Special Achievement Award for Acting.
In support of the film’s life-affirming theme, the producers of “October Baby” have assigned 10 percent of the profits of the film to the Every Life is Beautiful Fund. The money will be distributed to frontline organizations helping women face crisis pregnancies, life-affirming adoption agencies and those caring for orphans.
“October Baby” drew praise from the faith community and the mainstream media:
- From the Los Angeles Times, “Fine performances and authentic emotion . . . a film whose poignancy is hard to deny.”
- From The Movie Reporter, “’October Baby’ is a powerful parable about healing. . . . It doesn’t preach, nor does it accuse, it merely makes a valid point that should be considered.”
- Ted Baehr of MovieGuide.org said “October Baby” was “incredibly compelling with a great ending!”
- Alex Kendrick, creator of “Courageous” and “Fireproof,” called it “a great film with a great message.”
- FamilyLife CEO Dennis Rainey said “October Baby” is “Powerful! Outstanding! I was not prepared for the impact this movie would have on me.”
- Joyce Meyer, Bible teacher and best-selling author, said, “This film reveals the value of every person and their ability to enjoy their lives—by living to forgive.”
To learn more, visit: OctoberBabyMovie.net.
