About Unpregnant

Unpregnant is a 2020 American female buddy road trip comedy-drama film directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, and based on the novel of the same name by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan. The film tackles themes of friendship, adolescent pregnancy, and women's rights.

In the movie, a 17-year-old high school student named Veronica discovers she is pregnant and decides to get an abortion. The issue is, she's from Missouri, a state with restrictive abortion laws, which requires parental consent. This leads Veronica to embark on a road trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her former friend Bailey, facing multiple challenges and adventures along the way.

Making / Production

The film was officially announced in October 2019, and it was released on September 10, 2020, by HBO Max. It is noted for its skillful handling of such a serious and delicate topic with humor and courage. The screenplay was written by Goldenberg alongside Hendriks, Caplan, and Bill Parker, giving the story a powerful narrative punch.

Actors

• Haley Lu Richardson as Veronica: A smart and ambitious student, Richardson played Veronica's character with conviction and depth.
• Barbie Ferreira as Bailey: Ferreira excelled as the outgoing and humorous Bailey, Veronica's ex-best friend who takes the journey with her.
• Alex MacNicoll as Kevin: MacNicoll convincingly portrayed Kevin, Veronica's clueless boyfriend.
• Giancarlo Esposito as Bob: Esposito delivered an impactful performance as Bob, a kind stranger who aids the girls in their journey.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Rachel Lee Goldenberg's directorial debut on a feature film.
• The film makes several pop culture references, from SpongeBob SquarePants to Star Trek.
• The film was shot in multiple states, including New Mexico, which quote-unquote plays itself.
• Barbie Ferreira, who plays Bailey, starred in HBO's "Euphoria" before "Unpregnant."

Quotes

• "You're like the best possible version of Oprah." - Bailey
• "I'm pregnant. Can you pass me the freaking starbursts?" - Veronica
• "Bite into the biscuit of freedom, drink from the cup of adventure." - Bob

Music, Soundtrack

• "Don't Let Me Down" by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
• "Running Wild" by The Score
• "All My Life" by M.O., Mr Eazi
• "Doing It" by Charlie XCX, Rita Ora