Frequently Asked Questions
by Anne Lotierzo
How were you approached to be filmed for “12th & Delaware”?
I received a phone call one day from one of the directors of Loki Films, asking us to consider allowing them to film a documentary on our center.
Did you agree immediately?
No. I presented the proposal to our board of directors, and after a period of discernment and consultation, we agreed to the project.
What was your understanding of the project?
We were told that the project was to be a “fly on the wall” perspective of what goes on inside of a pregnancy center, and that the goal would be to follow one of our clients through her pregnancy, up to delivery.
Were you aware that the abortion clinic across the street was also being filmed for the project?
No. In fact, several times during our discernment process with Loki Films, they had emphasized that they had “no desire” or “intention” to film the abortion clinic and that the full emphasis would be on the Pregnancy Care Center. This reassured us that the film would not be a slanted, conflict piece. Our desire was to present the picture of what goes on inside of our center; we had no desire to enter into a conflict piece.
How did you find out that the abortion clinic was being filmed?
When I was reading the reviews for the Sundance Film Festival, where the film premiered, I became aware that the clinic had been filmed.
Were you aware that the sidewalk counselors outside the abortion clinic would also be filmed?
No. The stated purpose of the film was to film inside the Pregnancy Care Center. Although we are fully aware of the sidewalk counselors, we do not ask them to be there, nor do we take responsibility for their words or actions. We operate independently of them, and they of us.
When did you first see the film?
The directors brought the film to Florida and watched it with me in January. However, they would not allow any of our board members to see it at that time. I attended the Maryland Film Festival in May with a board member, and realized it had been edited again from its original version.
Did the film meet your expectations?
No. In my opinion, the result is a conflict piece, which is contrary to the stated purpose and intention of the directors to us prior to the commencement of the filming.
What would you say to the viewers of “12th & Delaware”?
It’s just another film produced by pro-abortion advocates seeking to malign the pro-life movement. The film does nothing but underline the false stereotypes of pro-lifers created by the abortion advocates and emphasize what we as pro-lifers have known all along: the abortion industry and all its minions are liars operating under the cover of darkness and deceit.
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