Pro-life vid of day: Short film reinforces value of each human life
by Kelli
The new short film, Mitosis, by 18-year-old director Hannah Victoria (pictured right), aims to show the value and potential of every human life. From Live Action News:
It may seem that the choices we make for ourselves will affect us and us alone, but it simply isn’t true. There is always a ripple effect, whether small or large.
Mitosis tells the story of a young doctor, who after making a promise to a childhood friend, sets out to find a cure for cancer. The film, from Victoria’s company Expressionistic Studios, was released on YouTube this week and promises to shine a light on the magnitude of damage each and every abortion could have on the world.
While some may take issue with the film’s pro-life apologetics, the director says she has received a great deal of positive response:
It is amazing to see the impact it is having just in the few days it has been released…. I’ve gotten e-mails from people who have had multiple abortions, people who want to thank me for making a film about what their baby could have done, and pro-life supporters who are excited to have this tool to show to those who need to see the message!
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What are your thoughts on Hannah Victoria’s pro-life short film?
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Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
This is a lovely, well-done film, but I cringe at the message. All the well-meaning prolifers who remind us that current standards would have led us to abort famous artists, inventors, or scientists who changed the world belie the singular truth that all persons have dignity–even those with tremendous mental or physical challenges. We don’t condemn abortion because the child may grow up to save lives, but because of his innate dignity. This sort of utilitarian approach has its place but it’s limited–because it doesn’t address the unborn with Downs Syndrome or congenital defects. In fact, a pregnant woman might argue that SINCE her child won’t cure cancer (or even learn to read) there’s no loss to the world, and she can try again.