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Perhaps the most interesting aspect about the television movie Choices is that everyone in the cast is playing against-type, and they're all wonderful. George C. Scott plays a man who thinks he's the head of his family, but really no one listens to him. It's a far cry from Patton, isn't it? Jacqueline Bisset has beauty and class, but in this role she's open and emotional. She has a couple of crying scenes that feel very realistic, and she really helps the story along. Melissa Gilbert is unrecognizable from her Little House on the Prairie days, as a fully 1980s-teenager, decked out in jean jackets, permed hair, and backless clubbing dresses. She's also faced with the most difficult decision of any teen's life: what to do about her accidental pregnancy.

No doubt, because of the subject matter, this tv movie was completely ignored at the awards season, but I highly recommend it. I loved the twists and turns of the story, and the acting was top-notch. Everyone's different arguments were laid out lucidly and without bias. It's rare, but this movie didn't take sides. It let you listen to each character and form your own opinion. This movie won't be for everyone, but if you're open to a realistic discussion about abortion, you'll find it very interesting.