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Cries of the Unborn (2017)

“How far would you go to save a life?”

  • 86 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 1.4/10 (215 votes)

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Plot

In the chilling depths of a clandestine ordeal, three expectant women are seized from abortion clinics, their freedom stripped away for a harrowing seven-month period until each one gives birth. Fast forward seven years, and the captors find themselves ensnared by the law, confessing to their actions and standing trial. An unprecedented element graces the courtroom - extensive video footage that chronicles the entire unnerving occurrence, a rarity in the realm of criminal justice. As the jury scrutinizes this visual testament, they discover a startling truth - not all the victims were truly victims, and the kidnappers were not the only conspirators. Only one woman was genuinely abducted, while the rest were accomplices in the alleged crime. The central question now hovers over the court: Is it indeed a crime to detain a woman against her will to save an unborn life? Is the act of preserving life overshadowed by the violation of personal liberty? The jurors lean towards a unanimous guilty verdict, save for one. This lone dissenter embarks on a mission to sway the minds of the rest, arguing that no crime was committed considering the life that was saved. The task is monumental, as the majority remains convinced that the law is unequivocally clear - a kidnapping did occur. This narrative, akin to 'Twelve Angry Men and Women', scrutinizes this contentious issue, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the debate on morality and legality unfolds. Brimming with suspense and moral dilemmas, 'Cries of the Unborn' is a riveting exploration of the blurred lines between crime, conviction, and the preservation of life.

Where to watch Cries of the Unborn?

Cries of the Unborn is a drama movie featuring Allison Thomas Lee and directed by Waleed Bedour.

Cries of the Unborn is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on Dove Channel.

It is also possible to buy Cries of the Unborn on Amazon Video.