12th & Delaware

About 12th & Delaware

"12th & Delaware" is a compelling documentary released in 2010. It is set in Fort Pierce, Florida at the corner of 12th and Delaware where two establishments, an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center and an abortion clinic, stand across the street from each other. The movie offers a candid look into the heart of the abortion debate. Directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady give a neutral perspective on the matter, portraying the daily operations of both facilities. The film dives into the lives of patients at different stages of their pregnancies, center workers, doctors, and protestors outside the premises.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Oscar-nominees Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, known for their body of work in documentary filmmaking. Their aim for "12th & Delaware" was to present the conflict without any narration, letting the stories of people involved speak for themselves. Produced by Ewing, Grady, and Sheila Nevins, the movie was filmed over the course of a year, encapsulating a wide spectrum of emotions and confrontations regarding the sensitive topic.

Actors

• Since "12th & Delaware" is a documentary, it doesn't have actors in the traditional sense. Rather, it features real people, each playing their own roles in this stark societal divide.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The directors spent a year at the crossroads of 12th & Delaware before filming began, trying to understand both sides of the debate.
• The film offers an inside look at the operations of both an abortion clinic and a pro-life center, providing viewers with an unbiased glimpse into this complex issue.

Quotes

• "This isn't a decision for a girl to make. God knows before you're even implanted in your mother's womb what day and time you will die." - Crisis Pregnancy Center Worker
• "There's no baby! She has a choice. It's still not a baby." - Abortion Clinic Medical Assistant

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary mostly relies on the on-site sounds, dialogues, and ambient noise, creating a realistic effect. There isn't significant use of composed music or a soundtrack in the traditional sense.