October Baby DVD

"You saw me before I was born." Psalm 139:16 (NLT)

As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience.

After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted ... after a failed abortion attempt.

Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past … and find hope for her unknown future.

In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah finds that life can be so much more than what you have planned.

Hannah: ‘Im Hannah, and this is my story and ...it’s not what you think... three weeks ago I found out that my entire life is a lie, so I went on a trip...
< Song fades in, then out >
This is my only chance to find out who I really am!’
In Car) Car Driver: ‘I just wanted to let you know I think it’s really brave - what you’re doing.’
In Police Station) Police Officer: ‘If you find your mother, what will you say? I’m just... I’m just curious.’
Hannah: ‘I don’t know.’
Outside House)Car Driver: ‘Hey dude! Her dad’s going to kill you man!’
(In the street)Jason: ‘Mr Lawson, I just -’
Mr Lawson (angrily): ‘I SAID, stay out of it!’
(In the house) Hannah: ‘Hey Jason, why have you always been there for me?’
(In a different place) Crying Lady: ‘I know where your birth mother is.’
(In Church) Church Minister: ‘You have the power to forgive - to choose to forgive.’
< Song fades in >

"In the Eden Spotlight today is the emotion-filled film – October Baby."

"When young Hannah discovers she was adopted she also discovers something even more awful about her past – she survived an abortion. Dealing with this realisation becomes an emotional journey into her past, as she and her friends drive a VW Camper Van in search of her birth mother"

"Amidst the adventure of self-discovery, Hannah learns that life is can become so much more than you first expect. This film is both heart-breaking and heart-affirming, with a strong pro-life message that every life is beautiful."

This film seeks to examine the issue of abortion and its implications in a sensitive way. While it is clearly ‘pro-life’ it is also non-judgemental, advocating forgiveness and grace as solutions to those emotionally hurt by abortion.

At 107 minutes in length, the story is far from superficial - time is taken to give the plot authenticity and depth.

Although ‘October Baby’ was made in America, it is accessible for British and European viewers not only because the plot has transcendent relevance. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Croatian, Italian, Polish and German.

The DVD is rated 12 because the theme is fairly mature and parts of the film are quite emotionally charged. Eden.co.uk provides ‘October Baby’ in DVD region 2, which is suitable for all British DVD players, computers and games consoles.

Phenomenal success experienced by this film doesn’t just line the purses of those who made it - October Baby Ministries seek to assist women and families experiencing a tough pregnancy situation by offering advice and giving contact information for helpful and relevant organisations.

The movie isn’t all crushing heartbreak and moral dilemma. As the film’s strap-line declares: ‘Every life is beautiful’. Drawing on Psalm 139: 16 “You saw me before I was born...” as justification, film maker Andrew Erwin says, “The main thing we wanted to confront with this film was indifference and apathy. We want people to talk about the issue.”

Seeing the film as an opportunity to ‘give back’, ten percent of the profits are going to the 'Every Life is Beautiful' Fund, which distributes money to frontline organisations helping women facing crisis pregnancies.

The brothers, who list Frank Capra and the Coen brothers among their film-making influences, say October Baby has powerful redemptive themes: “It’s not about pointing fingers at abortion providers, or women, but about forgiveness.”

The October Baby DVD, and the paperback book of the film, releases in the UK on 11 September 2012. Jon Erwin says, “people just really identified with the film emotionally... I hope there can be a surge of conversation.” – Les Ellison.

FEATURING:   
Rachel Hendrix as Hannah
Jason Burkey (FOR THE GLORY) as Jason
John Schneider (Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard) as Jacob
Jasmine Guy (A Different World) as Mary
Shari Rigby (NOT TODAY, The Bold and the Beautiful) as Cindy
Jennifer Price as Grace
Chris Sligh (American Idol) as Bmac

DIRECTORS:        
Andrew and Jon Erwin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:    
Andrew Erwin   
Jon Erwin
Dave Alan Johnson

PRODUCERS:        
Dan Atchison
Jon Erwin
Cecil Stokes
Justin Tolley

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:    
John Bauman
Kristopher Kimlin
Josh Walsh

STORY:  
Andrew Erwin
Jon Erwin
Cecil Stokes

WRITTEN BY:        
Jon Erwin
Theresa Preston

CINEMATOGRAPHY:           
Jon Erwin

EDITING:        
Andrew Erwin

ORIGINAL MUSIC:           
Paul Mills

PRODUCTION:        
The Erwin Brothers
American Family Studios
       
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION:
Provident Films    
Samuel Goldwyn Films

MPAA Rating:        
PG-13

AWARDS:                
Red Rock Film Festival 2011
Grand Jury Prize—Best Fiction Feature
Special Achievement Award for Acting—Rachel Hendrix