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Life Changes Everything (2017)

Outside an abortion clinic in 1978, Madeline Ryan is 19 years old, confused and about 12 weeks pregnant. Her 23 year-old boyfriend is a career-minded student on his way to graduate school. Madeline is hesitant, but he is determined to get this taken care of. What follows is a unique story that will help them understand "life" changes everything!
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Outside an abortion clinic in 1978, Madeline Ryan is 19 years old, confused and about 12 weeks pregnant. Her 23 year-old boyfriend is a career-minded student on his way to graduate school. Madeline is hesitant, but he is determined to get this taken care of. What follows is a unique story that will help them understand "life" changes everything!

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Genre:Drama
Directed By:Corey Paul
Written By:Richard Clark Jr., Corey Paul, Ryen W. Thomas
In Theaters:1/24/2017
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Runtime:72 minutes
Studio:180 Films, New Daydream Films

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