Canadian theater troupe presents anti-abortion film

A Canadian theater company defended its decision to screen Unexpected, a film about how a former director of the Planned Parenthood Clinic quit her job after taking part in an abortion procedure following calls for a boycott revolving around social media.

"I've been working in this industry for over 30 years and controversial big screen movies are not new to me, Cineplex or the entire industry," said Cineplex President Ellis Jacob, in a statement. "That being said, the decision to go ahead with the screening of this particular film was a complex decision that was not made easily or lightly. Canada's largest film production company, I am convinced that it was the right decision for us, for you, and for our country. "

Jacob pointed out that when he immigrated to Canada in 1969, the country did not fear different points of view and experiences.

"In this case, many of us will have to put aside their personal beliefs and remember that living in a country that censors content, opinions, and viewpoints because they are different from ours. Is not a country that each of us would like to live. " live in, "said Jacob.

In a tweet pulled from the Cineplex account a few days before the statement, the company said: "We think it's up to the public to decide whether he wants to see a particular movie and our guests can voice their opinions in choosing to: buy a ticket for the film or not ".

Abby Johnson, who based her experience on the film, tweeted, that Canadians in favor of abortion like it or not, the film will be shown in theaters.