2007 saw the release of Juno, Waitress, and Knocked Up—all movies whose protagonists face unplanned pregnancies, but none seek an abortion, despite being in situations where it might be a good idea (see: high school, an abusive relationship, Seth Rogen). It was as if the filmmakers didn’t think a movie about an abortion could be interesting. But last year’s Obvious Child was evidence to the contrary, and so is Paul Weitz’s Grandma.
Finally, a Movie Where a Teenager Has an Abortion and Turns Out Fine
