The wait is over. 
          Indie film fans and pro-lifers in over two dozen countries can now have one day in may on DVD right away.
          The award-winning feature -- the first to dramatize the documented links between abortion and serious health problems --  is now available in the following countries:  Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales). Other regions and territories are pending. To order, just click here.
         But as we've discovered, progress for one day in may is often not without opposition.  The following unsolicited review was mysteriously removed from Amazon.com a few weeks ago.  While we attempt to convince the company to put it back, we're re-posting it verbatim below:

Finally!!!

"Whether you want to believe it or not, Hollywood is nearly completely saturated in liberal politics. Because of this the (self proclaimed) open minded directors, writers, and actors of Hollywood have nearly completely destroyed any freedom of speech in the realm of politics as expressed on film. If you are not pro-choice and if you are not pro-gay marriage you have little, if any, chance of being heard, of making your films, political or not. This film, One day in May, might be compared to the Threepenny Opera, which was snuffed out by Hitler and his Nazis. No, America is not Germany of the 1920's, however, America's art culture is. Our art culture is dominated by people with specific convictions, which is ok, but it is not ok to destroy the expression of the convictions of others, which is presently the case. This is the only dramatic film I have found that supports the pro-life movement. Is this film bias? Certainly, but so was the Cider House Rules & so was the Cabaret. My point is simply this; this film deserves to be seen, not just by me, but by anyone who claims to have an open mind. The Liberals and Democrats say that we need both sides to have a balanced nation, but when they gain control of something they abandon such words and monopolize whatever they are controlling. This film is very profound, it does not hide its convictions beneath an idealistic plot, (Cider House Rules) it does not "beat around the bush" so to speak. I took away one star because the acting wasn't up to pare in my opinion, however, I gave it four because it isn't very often you find a director and a group of actors who have the courage and the gal to say what this film says. It is about time there is a film for the other side of this controversial issue. I am not completely against the pro-choice movement, mind you, nor am I against gay marriage, I am simply against brushing this bold film under the rug. Rent it, buy it, see it, understand it."

      (And, by the way: If you're the author, please contact us via email.  We'd like to talk with you.)
       Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby -- and stars Maria Bellantoni, John-Paul Lavoisier and Chrisie Penna. 

      one day in may is back on the air.
       Shunned by PBS (see below), the powerful pro-life drama is scheduled to air twice on Jan. 15: A prime time broadcast at 8 p.m. and a re-broadcast at 11 p.m. 
          Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby. 
          The award-winning indie feature was the first to dramatize the documented links between abortion and serious health problems and stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
          FaithTV, which offers such classic movies as Call of the Wild and Christian films such as Something to Sing About and Joni, is available through SkyAngel. For more info, please visit www.faithtelevisionnetwork.com or www.skyangel.com.
      Raising such topics as the link between abortion and breast cancer, suicide and depression -- and even pain felt by babies during an abortion -- the movie has been broadcast and/or distributed in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Guatemala, Paraguay, Mexico and Romania with other territories and venues pending.
      If you see the FaithTV broadcast, please email and let us know what you think.

    Perhaps it's no huge surprise, but one day in may has been turned down by PBS -- ironically just a few days before "The Last Abortion Clinic" aired on the left-wing monolith. 
     In a standard, but inaccurate, ding letter, a senior program associate there wrote:

   "Though the story is intriguing, we have limited opportunities to schedule stand-alone documentaries..."

     Okay...

    Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is actually a dramatic feature that tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby. 
     Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, it's perhaps the first to explore the documented health risks and consequences of abortion -- including breast cancer, suicide, fetal pain and depression. 
      On the other hand, the hour-long documentary "The Last Abortion Clinic" laments prolife efforts to pass parental consent laws and even regulate US clinics -- while successfully avoiding discussion of abortion's threats to women's health.  (Not to mention the babies.)
     Broadcast on Nov. 9, "The Last Abortion Clinic" is unintentionally encouraging to those who value unborn children and their moms. But  its intended audience is likely gasping in horror at the idea of duly elected state legislatures passing laws that safeguard their citizens -- even their tiniest ones. 
    It's just so "pre-Roe".
    Meanwhile,  the producers of one day in may offer this challenge: We'll be glad to bring our film and debate/discuss the issue with the producers of "The Last Abortion Clinic".
     Any time. 
     Any where. 
 

    The "pro-choice" movie monopoly continues to collapse.
    The award-winning, pro-life drama one day in may is now available to new Canadian and Spanish audiences. 
     Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby. 
     Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, it's the first feature-length drama to explore the documented health risks and consequences of abortion -- including breast cancer, suicide, fetal pain and depression. 
     This unique and compelling movie can now be purchased in Canada via Crown Video or rented online through www.zip.ca
     A blurb in the latest issue of The Crown Chronicle said: 

   "An ambitious first film...that takes a hard look at the trauma and heartache that is played out daily across North America, an intense, unsettling drama that you won't soon forget." 

  Vida Entertainment, a VA-based, video and DVD distributor of select English and Spanish titles, will carry both one day in may and un dia en mayo -- which are available under separate DVD covers. 
    Also of note:  un dia en mayo now comes with a fact-filled, Spanish-language study/discussion guide. 
    Our special thanks to those Canadian viewers who championed the film! 

          Those who use movie clips to teach have another opportunity to present a pro-life perspective -- thanks to ScreenVue.   The company has added yet another scene from one day in may to their clip collection. 
          Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby. 
          The award-winning indie feature was the first to dramatize the documented links between abortion and serious health problems and stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
          FaithTV, which offers such classic movies as Call of the Wild and Christian films such as Something to Sing About and Joni, will air the movie at  8 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. The independent broadcast channel is available through SkyAngel. For more information, please visit www.faithtelevisionnetwork.com or www.skyangel.com.
       A scene from one day in may has also been selected to be included on ScreenVue's movie clip collection, which is distributed worldwide.  This is the second such clip included from the film, which explores such topics as the link between abortion and breast cancer, suicide and depression -- and even pain felt by babies during an abortion. 
   one day in may and the Spanish-language version, un dia en mayo, are available on VHS and DVD. Ask for them at your favorite bookstore, or order them via Vision Video, Gospel Communications International, amazon.com or even here.  It's a must for college and high school libraries and homes with teens -- and each comes with a short, fact-filled, study/discussion guide. 
 

        The award-winning indie feature that was the first to dramatize the links between abortion and serious health problems returns to FaithTV on May 15, 2005. 
         Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
         Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, the movie stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
          Lauded by crisis pregnancy professionals, the movie explores such taboo tv topics as the link between abortion and breast cancer, suicide and depression -- and even pain felt by babies during an abortion. 
 

         FaithTV will mark the Jan. 22 anniversary of the tragic Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion on demand by broadcasting the pro-life feature one day in may.
         Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may tells the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
         Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, the movie stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
          FaithTV, which offers such classic movies as "Call of the Wild" and Christian films such as "Something to Sing About" and "Joni", will air the movie at  2 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. The independent broadcast channel is available through SkyAngel. For more information, please visit  www.faithtelevisionnetwork.com or www.skyangel.com.
   one day in may and a Spanish-language version, un dia en mayo, are available on VHS and DVD. Ask for them at your favorite bookstore or order here. 

          Exciting distribution news tops this month's one day in may update:  Under an agreement with Word Australia, the powerful, pro-life feature will soon be released on DVD and VHS in Australia and New Zealand.  Will a European distributor join the list before Christmas? Check back soon to find out! Gospel Communications International has joined the ranks of Spring Arbor/Ingram, Appalachian, Riverside and FaithWorks distributors making the movie available here in the US. The DVD and VHS appear in GCI's new winter 2003-04 catalog.
Berean Christian Stores -- with at least 17 outlets around the country -- recently began carrying one day in may on VHS as well.  Not to be outdone,  un dia en mayo -- the Spanish-language version of the movie -- is now distributed in Paraguay on VHS. un dia en mayo was first offered on video in Mexico.
         Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
         Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, the movie stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
         We praise GOD for His faithfulness and blessing because "every good and perfect gift comes from above."
 

              For a low budget, indie film, one day in may is making more than its share of primetime US appearances. On the heels of the FaithTV Mother's Day showing, the pro-life movie is now set to appear on FamilyNet's "Family Theater" on August 18 (7 p.m.) and 23 (9 p.m.) The broadcast has the potential of reaching 34 million viewers, according to the folks at FamilyNet. At this writing, the FamilyNet team was readying a :30 promo they planned to use to make viewers aware of the film... A subtitled version of one day in may was broadcast during primetime in July in Romania on TeleABC -- which reaches 70 percent of the country. (Sadly, 70 percent of all pregnancies in Romania end in abortion. ) LORD willing, other international agreements and broadcasts are pending. Stay tuned... A Spanish language website has been created to coincide with the release of un dia en mayo. You can take a peek by clicking here. The one day in may site will get an overdue tweak shortly... Been waiting for  one day in may or un dia en mayo to come to DVD? You can now get both on the same DVD -- and view the intro to the film -- by clicking here... From the "Where are they now?" department, Double-Edged is pleased to report that one day in may director Mark Todd Bruner and his wife Michelle have had not one, but two plays they've co-written accepted into playwriting festivals. Discordant Duets  was to appear in The International Fringe Festival, while Someone to Love Me  has been accepted into the prestigious Samuel French Festival in New York City...Meanwhile, Hunno Records is about to release a 10 song CD by singer/songwriter Debra Soule. "Tentatively titled The Spirit of Christmas  it will include nine popular religious Christmas songs and one original Christmas song called ASTOUNDED." Soule's "Think You Know" and "Perfect Love" appear on the one day in may soundtrack, while Soule's husband Rob Solberg is the film's sound designer. (And one of the hardest working guys in show business.) Congrats all around, friends! 
      Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
         Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the 3rd annual WYSIWYG Film Festival, one day in may co-stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
 

With the upcoming release of the Spanish-language version of one day in may comes a new poster/video cover for the project...Meanwhile, international interest continues to grow. An Eastern European video distributor/broadcaster is in the process of subtitling the program for release in that part of the world. Check back soon for more details...In a master stroke of scheduling (at least to us), FaithTV re-broadcast one day in may on Mother's Day at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. A programming exec said viewers of a previous broadcast called and asked for the film to be shown again...A recent, well-written piece on Christian filmmaking in Christianity Today included a reference to one day in may. Read the story here. Meanwhile, Christian Filmmaker magazine plans to include a story about the making of one day in may in their upcoming issue -- due out in June...Christian Retailing is set to include a review of the film -- also in its' June issue...The Double-Edged team is gearing up for the first-ever paid theatrical showings of the film on May 31st. Please pray for "success" and protection for that event. And if you'd like to arrange a showing in your town, email us at media@2edged.com...A flurry of new medical studies and news articles about the effects of abortion on society -- including info on the controversial Laci/Conner Peterson murder case -- have been posted on the reason page linked on the left side of this page...Finally, if you're a teen or know one,  be sure to visit TeensforLife.com -- it's a great site.
         Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
         Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the WYSIWYG Film Festival, the low budget,  indie feature co-stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law and Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 

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           Once again, one day in may finds itself in some pretty good company. 
            Among mini-reviews of Rebecca St. James' book "Wait for Me" and CDs by The Elms and SuperChic(k), is a plug for the low budget, pro-life feature in the Spring '03 issue of Teens for Life.
            Mike Fichter, head of Indiana Right to Life, ran the piece after watching one day in may on FaithTV in Feb. The publication is mailed to 30,000 homes -- and is also distributed at music fests and other youth-oriented events. 
            Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is the story of a college senior who must overcome abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby. 
            Winner of the award for "Most Creative Story Line" at the WYSIWYG Film Festival, the indie feature co-stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law and Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. 
            Since 1973, over 43 million unborn babies have been killed in the US by abortion. What's more, dozens of medical studies have linked this so-called "safe and legal" procedure  to breast cancer, suicide, infertility and depression, among other serious health problems.
             With short, well-written articles and excellent graphics, Teens for Life does an awesome job of sharing this kind of important information with young people -- and we're honored that one day in may was mentioned.
             (And if you're 19 or younger, don't forget to visit www.teensforlife.com  -- and register to win an XBOX game console!)
 

    one day in may gets praise, award at fest

  one day in may's world premiere was a good day indeed.
     After the indie feature unspooled at the third annual WYSIWYG Film Festival in San Francisco on Oct. 25, the Double-Edged team was treated to applause and many enthusiastic comments. 
      Young filmmakers dubbed it a "great indie film" and remarked that it had excellent "crossover" potential for secular fests, networks or cablers such as HBO. 
       A fest organizer observed that it garnered the longest sustained applause of the event until that point.  (As it turned out, the next and last film shown, "The Calling", received more.)
      A Hollywood veteran confided that the drama moved her to tears -- as did an older moviegoer, who prefaced his comments with a warm hug.
      Several audience members said the film kept them on the edge of their seats -- and many remarked that the acting was among the best of the fest. 
     The good news got even better during the closing ceremony: one day in may was honored with the award for "Most Creative Story Line". 
       Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic,  the film is the story of a college senior who overcomes abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
       Since 1973, over 43 million unborn babies have been killed by abortion. What's more, dozens of medical studies have linked this so-called "safe and legal" procedure  to breast cancer, suicide and depression, among other serious health problems.
       The film co-stars Maria Bellantoni (ER and Law & Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live) and Chrisie Penna. Mark Todd Bruner directed, Dave Baldwin was cinematographer. Original music was by Rob Solberg; "Think You Know" by singer/songwriter Debra Soule opens the piece, while "Perfect Love" plays during the "surprise" ending. The film was written and produced by Brian and Rebecca Kaufman.
        Our thanks to everyone involved -- but especially to our Awesome Jehovah Jireh (Our Provider!) 
        To see a complete listing of films that screened at the festival, click here.
 

      California, here we come...
   one day in may was recently accepted into the third annual WYSIWYG Film Festival.
          Other films scheduled for the gathering -- to be held Oct. 23-26 in San Francisco -- include: "The Climb" by World Wide Pictures, "Extreme Days" by Providence Entertainment and Truth, Soul, Armor, "Joshua" by Crusader Entertainment, "Ribbits" by Focus on the Family and "The Calling" by Testimony Pictures.
          Scheduled speakers include: Director Jon Purdy ("Joshua") Director of Photography James Burgess and Stuntman Randall Huber ("Windtalkers", "Pearl Harbor").  Integrity Casting founder Toni Suttie ("Beverly Hills Cop III", The Harvesters") will conduct a seminar and then cast for the upcoming feature "Snow Storm."
           The Oct. 25 screening of one day in may will be the film's "world premiere."
          Set in the waiting room of an abortion clinic, one day in may is the story of a college senior who overcomes abuse and betrayal to fight for the life of his girlfriend's unborn baby.
           Since 1973, over 43 million unborn babies have been killed by abortion. What's more, dozens of medical studies have linked this so-called "safe and legal" procedure  to breast cancer, suicide and depression, among other serious health problems.
    Written and produced by Double-Edged, the film features co-stars Maria Bellantoni (ER, Law and Order), John-Paul Lavoisier (One Life to Live), and Chrisie Penna. Mark Todd Bruner directed; Dave Baldwin was cinematographer. Original music by Rob Solberg; the film's soundtrack features two songs by singer/songwriter Debra Soule. 
              The Double-Edged team would like to praise the LORD for this opportunity; thank the cast and crew of the film for their hard work and family and friends for their prayers. 
               Don't stop now!

          What do Big Idea Productions ("VeggieTales", "Jonah"), Cloud Ten Pictures ("Left Behind"), Jenkins Entertainment ("Hometown Legend") and Double-Edged Entertaiment (one day in may) have in common? All were singled out in a recent column called "Eye on the Right" published by a California non-profit known as "The Commonweal Institute".

          Here's an excerpt:

   "What Would Jesus Do? Maybe start his own movie production company. Since the late 1990s, conservative evangelical production companies have released several surprisingly successful movies nationwide, using mainstream cinematic genres, familiar actors, popular music, and sophisticated special effects to promote a right-wing political agenda...Now, the Christian Right movie business, inspired by the success of Omega Code, is beginning to compete on Hollywood's own turf, vying for the hearts and minds (and pocketbooks) of American movie-goers. Among the offerings: 

                 One Day in May (Double-Edged Entertainment). Soon to tour the film festival circuit, this youth-oriented anti-abortion melodrama is touted as "Gen X Breakfast Club meets the ANTI-Ciderhouse Rules." Although pitched as a "debate" about abortion, the film's website contains only extreme anti-feminist and anti-choice propaganda linking abortion to pedophilia, crime, drug abuse, and suicide..."

                Note to our friends at The Commonweal Institute:  At least 90 percent of the "anti-choice propaganda" on the one day in may site are stories from mainstream newspapers and medical journals. 
               (Last time we checked, hardly a hardcore, pro-life crowd.)
               But thanks for helping us get the message out  -- and putting us in such good company!