The Pregnancy Project
The Pregnancy Project

The Pregnancy Project

2012Movie86 minEnglish

The Pregnancy project tells the real story of Gaby Rodriguez, a seventeen-year-old who attended a Washington state high-school and made her senior school project the treatment of pregnant teenagers by pretending to be pregnant.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Norman BuckleyGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

High school senior and star soccer player, Sarah, discovers she is pregnant. To avoid her father's disappointment and keep her soccer scholarship, she concocts a plan with her boyfriend, Aaron, to pretend the baby is his. However, the deception becomes increasingly complicated as the pregnancy progresses and the couple must navigate the challenges of keeping their secret while dealing with their families and friends.

Critical Reception

The Pregnancy Project received mixed to positive reviews, primarily noted for its handling of a sensitive teen pregnancy topic and the performances of its young leads. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, others praised its earnest portrayal of the emotional and practical difficulties faced by teenagers in such a situation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of teen pregnancy.
  • The performances of the main cast were generally well-received.
  • Some critics found the storyline to be predictable.

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Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a real-life event where a high school student faked a pregnancy to keep her boyfriend from joining the army.

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