Summaries

An irresponsible, drug-addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides.

Ruth Stoops is a poor indigent drug-user (a huffer - inhaling glue and paint for a high) whose down and out existence is complicated once more by becoming pregnant (she has had and lost four children already). When a judge orders that she gets an abortion or face a felony charge, she is befriended by Gail Stoney, a pro-lifer whose husband is president of the local "Babysavers" group. Suddenly Ruth is thrust into the middle of the pro-choice/pro-life struggle, with each side wanting her to take their side as a "message" to others - and the situation escalates...—Gary Dickerson <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • drug abuse
  • unwanted pregnancy
  • homeless woman
  • abortion
  • unexpected pregnancy
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Dec 12, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Production companies Miramax Independent Pictures (II)

Box office

Budget $3000000
Gross US & Canada $285112
Opening weekend US & Canada $26709
Gross worldwide $285112

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 46m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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