Pro-life film runs for second week – despite protests

A pro-life group has dubbed a demonstration outside a Galway cinema “bizarre and intolerant” after over a dozen people protested the screening of a film, which has been extended to run for a second week.

The protestors gathered outside Omniplex in Salthill on Friday of last week, in what is believed to be one in a series of planned protests against the pro-life film Unplanned.

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It is based on the story of a women that worked in an abortion clinic but had a profound change of heart. It has been criticised in the media and by pro-choice advocates who say it is inaccurate and harmful.

Eilís Mulroy of the Pro Life Campaign said: “It is unreal the speed at which abortion supporters have moved to try and shut down this film.

“This film tells the true story of Abby Johnson’s change of mind from being the director of one of America’s largest abortion clinics to becoming a whistle-blower and opening up about the truth of what goes on in the abortion industry.

“Abby has consistently shown a willingness to engage with those on the other side of this debate and explain her position. Sadly many of her opponents have opted instead for protest and undermining the film rather than engaging with those who they disagree with.”

This comes as Unplanned will run for a second week in cinemas across the country. Cinema listings can be found at www.unplannedfilm.com/ireland