UNPLANNED: The Movie They Don’t Want You to See

Posted on by beautybeyondbones

POST PATRON
Tonight’s Post Patron is Amazon Fresh! You can get a free trial of their Unlimited Grocery Delivery service! It is honestly, such a game changer!

I need you to stop what you’re doing right now, and Google where in your city, the movie Unplanned is playing. And then go see it.

YOU GUYS. I am so fired up right now.

I just got out of seeing Unplanned. Now, if like me, you have never heard of this groundbreaking film, well that’s because the mainstream media doesn’t want you to see it.

Why?

Because it’s a powerful ProLife movie that completely exposes Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry.

And they’ve even slapped it with an R rating, (despite there being absolutely zero language, drugs, sex or profanity) just to dissuade people from seeing it, and prevent kids under 18 to be able to see it.

Which – it’s ludicrous. Ken Rather, Exec VP of Pure Flix says it best: “A 15-year old girl can get an abortion without her parent’s permission, but she can’t see this movie without adult supervision? That’s sad.“

Unplanned tells the story of Abby Johnson – a former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director (and PP Employee of the Year), who oversaw over 22,000 abortions in her career — and her journey to leaving Planned Parenthood and becoming a prolife advocate.

It is beyond powerful. I ugly cried no less than six times during the film. And even in the cab as I’m typing this out on my phone, I still have tears trickling down my cheek.

But for as emotionally moved and fired up about taking action, I am also filled with deep disappointment.

Why? 

Because I was the only person in the theater.

Yes, you read that correctly.

I was the only person in the entire theater. New York City. One of the largest cities in the world. And only one theater is showing the film. And it is empty.

Talk about a let down.

Compare that to when my parents saw the film a couple days ago in Ohio: the theater was literally sold out.

Sold out!! And at the end of the film, a guy stood up and yelled “Now let’s do something about it!!” To which, the entire movie theater erupted in applause.

Isn’t that the truth.

Now let’s do something about it.

My prolife beliefs are no secret on here. This post is not going to spell those out – See the movie, and you’ll know exactly how I feel.

But what I do want to end with is this:

How, can we do something about it?

Truly, How. Because the truth is, we’re up against Goliath. The culture of death is so smart and conniving, and has crafted the manipulative language that by being pro-life, you are a) against women, b) against providing “safe reproductive health care” to women and c) saying that women shouldn’t have control over their bodies.

Those are the arguments, and it is dang hard to have the courage to even admit to being prolife, when that is what the opposition has gotten the entire country to believe.

You’re a bible banger. Oppressive. Anti-woman. Heartless against women in need of health care.

This film provides such an incredible opportunity to open up a dialogue. But we need people to see it. And with how deep Planned Parenthood’s pocketbooks go with donors and supporters — no one in the mainstream media is going to come out and support or even allow advertising for this film, because they’re financially in bed with Planned Parenthood.

Now let’s do something about it.

After the film, I couldn’t leave. I just sat there in my seat until all the credits rolled, they turned on the lights, and after about ten minutes, the young woman who was cleaning up the theater came in with her broom and dustpan and was like….”Uhh, you gotta clear out.“

Embarrassed, I dried my tears, finished up the tweet I was writing, and got up to leave. And that’s when the Holy Spirit came over me to talk to this girl.

I mean, she was about my age. Cleaning up spilled popcorn and ICEEs at an NYC movie theater. And I just felt moved to talk to her.

“Have you seen this movie?”

And clearly, seeing all the mascara that had run down my face she said…”Naw…what’s it about??”

And I said, “Actually, it’s about abortion.”

“Mmm, that ain’t my speed.“

And I said with a laugh, “Yeah, my mom wanted me to see this movie.” But then added, “It was incredibly powerful. I would really encourage you to see it.”

And she just kind of looked at me with curiosity. No judgement, not blowing me off. And I said, “I just think, right now it’s important to be informed about what’s going on in the world.”

To which, she replied – “Yeah, a lot of crazy $h*t out there.”

I smiled and as I turned to go, and she called after me, “Was it life changing?”

And I looked her in the eye and said, “Absolutely.” I introduced myself, shook her hand, and as I was leaving, I thanked her for how nice and clean the theater was, and she gave this huge grin – I think that, honestly, someone noticed.

I don’t know – maybe that conversation was nothing. Maybe the girl just really had to take a pee and wanted me to get the heck out of the theater so she could go on break and take care of business. But I don’t know…I just hope that maybe she’ll think about seeing the film. Or at least, feel good that someone noticed the hard work she was doing.

We all have opportunities to do something about abortion. Simply being open to having a conversation about it is a big one. We don’t have to bash our beliefs, or judge someone, or be combative about it. But just share that Unplanned was a powerful film. Or even just share this post!

But that’s not the only thing — supporting positive prolife media. That’s a huge one! The mainstream culture of death for sure isn’t going to promote or support this film. WE MUST.

We can also support prolife crisis pregnancy centers. This is SO CRUCIAL. My family is very involved in our local prolife crisis pregnancy center. These are amazing because they really do offer support and resources for young and older women who are in an unplanned pregnancy – as well as continued care and support even afterwards.

And lastly, the thing I was honestly SHOCKED by, is that I was really moved to go and pray outside of Planned Parenthood in NYC. And actually, I’ve already looked up where they are. I’m not going to carry a sign or be some outspoken, violent protestor – I’m just going to stand, and pray.

Because if there’s one thing I came away from this movie with, it’s that there is power in prayer.

Go see this film. You will not be the same.

Sign up below for my free newsletter!
Get my daily videos, recipes and posts delivered straight to your inbox!

[mc4wp_form id=”30616″]

Here was yesterday’s video! https://youtu.be/8pmp4ZI968A

A big thank you to my foundational sponsor, BetterHelp Online Therapy. I cannot begin to express how beneficial therapy was for my recovery from anorexia.  Speak with an online therapist. Or check out content about eating disorders from BetterHelp.

I am SO pumped to introduce my new sponsor SeatGeek! They have a special deal just for my readers!! You get $20 OFF of any concert tickets, sporting event, Broadway tickets, comedy shows – you name it! So use my code: BEAUTYBEYONDBONES at checkout for this special offer!! YAY!

Use my code: BEAUTYBEYONDBONES for $20 off!!

MAGIC TOOTHPASTE? Yes! I am in love with this superior whitening toothpaste. It keeps my smile sparkling, without sensitivity or bleach! I made a website where you can directly order this miracle product! So if you want to give it a try, you can go ahead and grab a tube for yourself. I promise, your smile will thank you!Get a tube!

OH MY GOSH THE SPRING BOX IS HERE!!!!!! Have you seen my latest FabFitFun video? Because…you should watch it. It’s pretty funny. And then order yourself a box with my code SPRINGLOVE for $10 off! 😉

Be sure to check out my affiliate, Audible. Listening to audiobooks while I cook is literally my new favorite thing. And just for you, they’re offering a Free 30-Day Trial Membership. And with this free membership, you’re going to get 2 free audiobooks! Literally. Free. It is the best deal ever. And if for some reason, you decide it’s not for you, you can cancel within those 30 days and it’s zero money out of your pocket, plus, you get to keep the 2 audiobooks. Soooo…it’s pretty much a no brainer. Plus, it’s a free and easy way to support this blog! So thank you!! Get Your Two Free Audiobooks! 

***THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ORDERED MY BOOKS, BLOOM: A JOURNAL BY BEAUTYBEYONDBONES AND “MY BLOGGING TIPS“***

Click to order your copy!

STAY CONNECTED!

@beauty.beyond.bones – Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

For Podcast versions of my posts, please check out Patreon! It’s only $2 a month!! You make this blog possible 🙂

And really quickly, I’ve had several questions concerning my Amazon link (amazon.com/shop/beautybeyondbones) — You do not need to buy one of my specific highlighted products on my page, in order for it to “credit” my account. Any purchases that you search or make from anywhere on Amazon, after first visiting my Amazon page, will credit this blog and help support this blog ministry. I am truly so grateful and appreciative to those of you wanting to do so! So thank you! Again, it is an absolutely free, and easy way for you to help keep this blog going!

Published by

Unknown's avatar

beautybeyondbones

BBB: Because we're all recovering from something. // For speaking/business inquiries: beautybeyondbones@yahoo.com

214 thoughts on “UNPLANNED: The Movie They Don’t Want You to See”

  2. Glad you supported Unplanned with this write up and your ticket! I plan on seeing it and promoting it myself. Vote with your dollars people! These types of stories need to be heard. We are a barbaric people that need accountability. God help us.

    Like

      1. I forgot to say, I read an article that said turn out was worse in NY and L.A. but the film did will in the Midwest and South. So it kind of makes sense that you were alone in the theater.

        Like

      2. That’s good to hear. Yeah, unfortunately, NY and LA have gone off the deep end— and that’s coming from a New Yorker. Yikes. Hugs and love xox

        Like

  4. I went to see it with a friend the other day. I don’t usually go to the theater to watch movies, but I had to make sure I was part of the “numbers” when it came to this film. Thankfully, out theater was relatively filled (which is surprising, being the town we live in.) Lots of tears, lots of truth. It’s well worth watching, for sure. My small group had gone to pray several times in front of our local PP. No yelling, or anything like that. We have sang a few hymns, but its mostly prayer. Every time my kids and I drive by it, one of the kids asks if we can pray for those babies – their mommies, and their daddies. Such wounding. The ripple effect of abortion is truly heart wrenching.

    Like

    1. Thanks so much – lots of truth indeed. And you’re so right – there’s a ripple effect. Keep praying for those babies. I pray that one day people will see abortion for what it truly is, and that it will end. Hugs and love xox

      Like

  7. Love this post! I have not seen the movie yet. I will. So inspiring that you felt led to reach out to that young woman at the theater. And that you actually stepped out in faith, and spoke to her. May we all have that boldness for Christ.

    Like

    1. Thanks Meghan, i appreciate your encouraging words. Yeah sometimes the Spirit just moves us to converse. I hope you get a chance to see it. It was life changing. Truly. Hugs and love xox

      Like

  8. Thanks for posting! Your last post about abortion inspired me to start volunteering at a crisis pregnancy center. The pro-choice rhetoric is so strong and I’ve been discouraged because there are a lot of pro-choice Jesus followers out there, including people close to me. We can’t give up, though. Jesus is still on the throne!

    Like

    1. Thanks so much friend. Oh wow that’s so awesome!! Thank you for the work you’re doing for those babies!!! Amen – we can’t give up!! Hugs and love xox

      Like

  9. Oh man, I don’t know if I can watch this one. There are two things that make me ugly cry and that is the little ones and animals/pets. But I absolutely LOVE that you got that chance to talk to that young lady after the movie. How awesome. Who knows, maybe you convinced her to watch it and maybe you helped change her life!

    Like

    1. Thanks so much Paco. I hope she watches it. And brings friends. This movie was life changing for sure. The reality of abortion is ugly and uncomfortable, but we need to face the truth. The world does. Because maybe then things will change. Please, God. Hugs and love xox

      Like

  10. I am very pro-choice BUT I think that being able to have dialogue with people about options and acceptance is so so important, so I am going to find where this is playing in my city. I am born and raised Catholic so I know all those reasons for being pro-life, I’m excited to see some new perspectives be brought to the table so we can continue to have discussions! Thank you for sharing this, I’m bummed I haven’t heard about it before now.

    Like

    1. Thank you so much Jordan for joining the dialogue. I really would recommend this movie. One thing I appreciated was that it was not manipulative in its presentation at all. It was very straightforward with the truth. Would love to hear your thoughts after you see it! Thanks again for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

      Like

      1. Yes, I will definitely tell you my thoughts! I’m excited to be opened up to what the movie has to offer, especially since I haven’t heard about it before now! Thankfully there’s tons of theaters in my area showing it so probably this weekend you’ll hear back 🖤

        Like

  12. I don’t think the movie is in Australia yet…

    The recognition of the unborn baby as a person helps to lift confusion…

    In prayer also

    Like

  13. the movie UNPLANNED ……………………..
    I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I’ve read and seen many reviews. This IS a movie worth seeing!! Just trying to find out where it is playing !

    Like

  14. I love the conversation you had with the girl. It’s amazing the simple opportunities that come our way to engage people in genuine non-judgemental conversation. Thank for being willing to listen to the Holy Spirit and talk to her. We truly may never know the impact (or nonimpact) of such moments, but that’s what makes it beautiful. Each moment matters.

    Like

    1. Thanks so much Chris! I appreciate that encouragement 🙂 I agree – we never know! Hugs and love xox

      Like

  15. I saw the movie with a friend. A Pro-Life group in our area, bought out 3 movie theaters and gave tickets away. Theaters were packed! I had only heard about the movie at church. Not once have I seen, nor heard a media promo for the movie. There is certainly no marketing. So, it was up to us all to go to social media and promote it–which I did.

    I agree it did NOT need an R rating. I watched FBI on regular TV, last night, and saw more blood and violence in the 3 or 4 murder scenes, than was depicted in UNPLANNED during the 2 abortion scenes and the recovery room scare. There was no sex, no violence, no nudity, no cussing, no rapes, no murder with a screwdriver to the eye (true scene in FBI last night).

    Although the bloody scenes were graphic, they were real. My heart broke, absolutely shattered for the young girls that had to make these decisions and felt there was no other outlet.

    And that they felt all alone.

    I mini- blogged, that I am sure as parents, we all feel our kids will talk to us about anything. Yet, will they really? Especially about matters as huge as unplanned pregnancy or abortion.

    I voice to see this movie with your pre-teen/teen daughter. If you don’t have a daughter, tell a friend who does! Whether you are a believer or not. This movie opens the doors for conversation. HARD conversations about sex, free-will, choices, consequences, abstinence, and life. And they are the hardest conversations to have with our kids. Yet, they don’t have to be. And watching this movie may just get talk to start, about the uncomfortable topic.

    Because talking to our kids about sex is awkward.

    Yet, as parents we need to talk to them. And let them know….we are always here for them.

    After watching the faces of the young girls, completely distraught, unsure, devastated, and alone…..

    my heart broke.

    Go see the movie with a young girl.

    Thanks BBB for this post. Incredible movie. Still stuck with me.
    xoxo

    Like

    1. Oh wow that’s incredible! How awesome that they were packed. I know I am so disappointed by the rating too. It makes me wonder if the MPAA has ties to Planned Parenthood or something like that, because it was clearly a manipulative move to prevent people from seeing it. I so agree! Hard but necessary conversations. Thank you SO much for this powerful comment. I so appreciate you taking the time to share your heart and your feelings!! Big big hugs to you, Kari! xox

      Like

  16. I had a friend once who worked cleaning in a hospital (not clinic). She resigned when she found a bucket of discarded fetuses, tiny but some still alive, to be thrown away like garbage. It devastated her and knew she couldn’t work there.
    People have no clue. They can get all haughty and up in arms about animals, but think nothing of discarding a human life.
    Thanks for the heads up on this film. It is showing in three theaters near me.

    Like

    1. oh my gosh that is so incredibly tragic. oh my gosh how devastating. praying for those souls. hugs xo

      Like

  17. I’m a new subscriber, but I think I’m about to become a former subscriber. I did read your entire post, up to the SeatGeek ad, but I had so many issues with the content. As someone that is pro-choice, I am saddened by the attitude of many pro-lifers. I live in the south so many of my former classmates and some friends have participated in 40 Days for Life and chained themselves to a Planned Parenthood gate. Pro-choice is giving women OPTIONS. They can choose for a safe, doctor-supervised abortion, or have birth control and regulate their families for when they can best care for children AND themselves. Overpopulation is a real problem and many women do not have access to medical care that could save their lives and/or prevent pregnancy BEFORE a fetus is conceived with birth control. Choice doesn’t automatically mean abortion, it means the freedom to make your own decisions. I hope people can continue to have dialogues and not just bash either side, I know this is a very triggering topic for many people and hateful rhetoric often gets in the way. Thanks.

    Like

  19. I think that we have to take an honest look at the circumstances leading up to a womans choice at that point.

    Open and honest conversations about sexuality, STD’s and contraception. Awareness is key here.

    Then you have to consider taboo subjects such as Rape. Should a woman be potentially forced to give birth to the offspring of her rapist?

    What if the woman is ill and giving birth could potentially harm her and/or the baby? Is the unborn childs life worth more than that of the host?

    What if they are unable to support the child? A child born into poverty, born into a life of hunger, with unaffordable health care. Its ok being pro life as long as you maintain that stance once the child is born.

    Its a complex topic. With so many variables that there is no clear black and white response. Just a very very grey area, morally speaking.

    Like

    1. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. It is a tough topic and complex indeed. And all the things you brought up are valid valid points. My opinion, for starters, is that this comes back to how God designed our sexuality – we have strayed so far from that, and sadly these are the repercussions: STDs, unwanted pregnancies, using one another, depression, etc. And although contraceptive may seem from the outside to be this incredible gift and necessary measure — it is actually the exact opposite because it allows sex to be a commodity and it allows for the dehumanization of the beautiful gift of life that sex was designed to be. When we separate life from sex, it opens the door to all those horrible things, which we are seeing run rampant. I appreciate you joining the dialogue. Hugs and love xox

      Like

      1. No disrespect was meant by my comments. I wrote an article myself about sex relationships and one night stands when I was struggling with my MH. Although I have done so in my youth I hate one night stands. Sex is a beautiful thing between two people who genuinely care about each other. But if you take that connection away? I do agree with you that sex is something thats given away far too freely. And the impression is given that IF you ARE NOT having sex there is something wrong with you. Thats a very negative message to portray but it is portrayed in that way by society, the media, etc.

        Like

      2. I so agree 🙂 no disrespect taken! I appreciated the dialogue, truly! I think it’s so important to have open conversations about these things in a healthy way, so thank you, truly, for taking the time to read and respond. That’s one of the beautiful things about community is that we all bring different life experiences and view points to the table! 🙂

        Like

  20. <>

    Sounds like a Damascus road experience for Abby. I’m proud of you for listening to the Holy Spirit, and recognizing the theater attendant. You may have been the one who, “Made her day.” One thing we all have in common, with everyone we visit, we were not aborted.

    Like

  21. I’ve read this book when I was in Senior High School, which is about 4 years ago. And I really thanked God for the transformational life of Abby and for those who prayed for her. I hope something gets done about the Planned Parenthood Association. Seriously, to take a life away, is that cool? How would it have been like if their mothers decided to abort them?

    Like

  22. Excellent post! When I saw this blog come to my email inbox, I was excited to read it. I watched the movie last Saturday night at a movie theater here in Utah with a friend. The theater definitely wasn’t sold out, but there were maybe a few dozen people there. I thought this was an EXCELLENT film that I have since recommended to everyone I know!

    The acting is well done, the music is great, and they way they tell the story is well done. And, I completely agree with you… The amazing power that prayer was the main thing that I got from it. Like you, I’ve felt motivated to find out where there are any Planned Parenthoods near me to pray outside of them, something I’ve never been inclined to do. God is at work in our nation, always. And this movie hopefully is one way that we can begin to be the change we hope to see in our country!

    Another theme of the movie that stuck out to me was the redemption and unconditional love. The people standing outside the clinic were not condemning, but rather sweet and persistent while confident in their stance. Not to mention the love and kindness her family and husband had for her while she moved up the corporate ladder despite the fact they hated the fact she worked for them.

    The movie opened my eyes to what PP is really doing. I never knew they depended on abortions to be in business, but it has opened my eyes to the deep sin this is that is a blemish on our country. We scoff and gasp in shock reading about people in other nations selling their kids to be sex slaves, or reading in the Bible about the Israelites or other peoples “sacrificing their kids in the fire to Molech” or some other God thinking, “we would never do that!” And yet, what are we doing here except murdering our children out of allegiance to the god of convenience and self!!!

    It’s my prayer that we wake our nation up, that the hearts of those who don’t know Jesus would be stirred, and that the American church would stand in the gap on behalf of the unborn!

    Thank you for your post and highlighting such a great movie in the media right now! Blessings to you, sister! 🙂

    Like

    1. Thank you so much!!! Oh gosh I appreciate you saying that. I’m glad you were able to see it! It was phenomenal. Truly. And yes! Redemption and unconditional love. That is so so true!! I will join you in that prayer. Big hugs to you!! Hugs and love xox

      Like

  23. I agree, it was a very good film. Standing in front of an abortion clinic silently praying, has shut the doors on many of them. All of them that I have prayed in front of are now closed. The numbers praying though are still pretty small. Keep up the good work.

    Like

    1. Thank you so much David! That’s amazing. I actually went and prayed at a PP this afternoon. Definitely s moving experience. Hugs and love xox

      Like

    1. THank you so much Paola! I hope the movie gets to Spain! Or even if it is available online – it is SO POWERFUL! big hugs xo

      Like

  27. Will definely give the film a watch. When you mentioned abortion industry, that made me sad, i never thought of it as a business but it is.

    This is a subject that few want to talk about, and if you do alot of women will tear your head off if you say anything negative against it, as its the view of many that its a womens right to do what she wants with her body.

    Brave post. I wish i knew the solution, but i think a women spreading awareness is a good first step.

    Like

    1. Thanks friend. Yeah, it really is a business. Sad but true. I know – there needs to be more honest vulnerable conversations about this incredibly important topic. Hugs and love xox

      Like

    1. Thanks! Hmmm that’s odd – let me do some digging and see what’s up. Thanks for the heads up. Hugs and love xox

      Like

    2. So the free trial is in that top box – it says “Start your free trial” in a smaller font. — hope that helps!

      Like

  31. Seeing life from your eyes and inside of your head is amazing. How strange that you were the one and only person in the theater. Kudos for sharing with the movie attendant. I have plans for more involvement in anti-abortion work. Have started with posts, will do more. Thank You.

    Like

    1. Hey again friend!! Gosh, what a kind thing to say — yeah, being in an empty movie theater, at first was a little creepy, and then was like – totally cool. But i wish it would have been brimming with people seeing the film! big hugs xox

      Like

Leave a reply to beautybeyondbones Cancel reply