Gosnell Film Exposing Abortion Industry Cover-Up Releases October
A vast media and political cover-up kept one devious abortion provider from a reckoning with the law.
Now as the story of Gosnell hits the big screen, producers tell all.
By Josh Shepherd Published on August 16, 2018
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This week, GVN Releasing has revealed the first trailer for Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer. Starring Dean Cain ("Superman" on TV's Lois & Clark), Earl Billings (Con Air) and Sarah Jane Morris (Coyote Ugly), the feature film is slated to release in theaters nationwide on October 12.
In 2010, authorities raided an urban Philadelphia abortion clinic run by Dr. Kermit Gosnell. They had reports it was a "pill mill" working with local drug dealers... but they found much more. Ultimately convicted, Gosnell is today serving a life sentence for the murder of women in his clinic and violating multiple state abortion laws.
Hollywood Didn't Want This Film Made
The producers behind the film,
Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, started work on Gosnell five years ago.
Not only did they notice a media blackout of this scandalous true crime story. They also had to overcome several blockades the film faced, from bias in crowdfunding to actors walking off the project. Notably, the Philadelphia judge on the case barred the film from release last year fearing how he would be portrayed.
Over the next year, several films will address controversial abortion issues. Multiple movies are in development about the Jane Collective, an underground network that helped women obtain illegal abortions in the 1960's. Reportedly, Sandra Bullock will portray pro-choice Texas legislator Wendy Davis in Let Her Speak. And principal photography on a film about the pivotal Roe v. Wadecase just wrapped.
In a phone interview, married production partners McAleer and McElhinney reveal secrets from behind-the-scenes of Gosnell and discuss why this story matters.
Major Crimes, Minor Press Coverage
The Stream: What surprised you most as you began to research this case?
Phelim McAleer: I was there for part of this trial. As a journalist, I've gone undercover to report on the troubles and wars of eastern Europe, Indonesia and Vietnam. This was by far the most shocking story I'd ever heard of or seen. For the media to decide it wasn't worth covering, that was shocking.
We discovered the extent of the cover-up and the knowledge that existed in the community. That was eye-opening. Bureaucrats looked the other way for political reasons. Then heroic police detectives instigated this whole investigation. As a reporter, it's everything you dream of in terms of a compelling story.....
...How Gosnell Informs Current Headlines
The Stream: With the latest U.S. Supreme Court nominee being front-page news right now, how is this legal thriller relevant?
McElhinney: With this Supreme Court nomination, everyone is talking about abortion. This movie brings home the story of abortion in a way that is very personal and easily accessible to everyone.
The timing is kind of perfect. There's a possibility that there will be legal change in America. But what needs to happen is there needs to be a change of heart. Along with any legal changes that may happen, the country needs to change their attitude and thinking about abortion......