The new documentary, “The Gift of Life,” premiered in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 14, 2011. People who see it will find God in “The Gift of Life” movie.
The anti-abortion documentary is narrated by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. He was present and spoke at the premiere, but he wasn’t the only one. According to First Read on MSNBC.com, “Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Rick Santorum addressed the 1200 person crowd before the house lights dimmed for the ‘The Gift of Life’ premiere.”
According to the article, “‘I do want you to take note,’ Huckabee told the crowd. ‘There were four candidates who cleared their schedules, and made this a priority event.’”
On the movie’s web site, Huckabee writes, “My own pro-life journey took place in the early 1970s shortly after the January 1973 Roe v. Wade decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court. By the time I had finished college, in December 1975, I had begun to understand that the decision was a radical departure from the norms of our culture and law.
“Over the years, I’ve come to believe that this was far more than one of many political issues that needed to be won through legislative and judicial battles. The right to life is a moral issue that can’t be taken from you and should not vary from state to state. ”
Besides Mike Huckabee, the cast of the The Gift of Life movie includes:
- Sandra Cano, known as “Mary Doe,” in the Doe v. Bolton case
- Michael Clancy, photographer of the famous “Hand of Hope” photo
- Carol Everett
- Rebecca Kiessling, speaker and author of the pamphlet “Conceived in Rape: A Story of Hope” and a pro-life attorney
- U.S. Representative Chris Smith from New Jersey
- U.S. Senator Roger Wicker from Mississippi
The Gift of Life movie web site About page states: “The Gift of Life…looks at the lives of individuals who were nearly the victims of an abortion, but through God’s grace were spared. Some went on to great accomplishments. Some may be your neighbors and friends. These stories are all around us.” As viewers see this DVD and God’s grace in the lives of those featured in the film, people will find God in “The Gift of Life” movie.
Here’s the VIDEO with the movie trailer:
Here, too is a video of Newt Gingrich’s speech at the premiere:
I attended this amazing event. The four candidates who were there spoke on what they would immediately do as president, if elected, to protect human life. The documentary itself is incredibly eye-opening, as a physically disabled man, a woman who was conceived by rape, and a child born from an embryo adoption all share their stories about how happy they are to be alive. Two ex-abortionists describe why they did abortions for many years, and what caused them to stop. Readers should be sure to click on all the links in this article, including the link to the photo by Michael Clancy who photographed the hand of baby still in the womb, who–in the midst of surgery–reached out from his mother’s abdomen and grasped the doctor’s finger. I purchased a copy of the movie, and recommend others do so as well. Keep an eye out for when this movie will show in your area.
Thanks for your comments and the additional information, Laurie. Great to hear from someone who was at the premiere! Wow!