I was excited when I heard about the big-name actors who are starring in a new pro-life movie.

“Gimme Shelter” features Vanessa Hudgens (remember “High School Musical”?), James Earl Jones, Rosario Dawson, and Brendan Fraser. Together, they present a clear message of hope for pregnant women who are facing troubled times. Watch the trailer here.

The film follows a teenager named Apple who runs away from her abusive mother. Soon after Apple finds her long-absent father, she discovers that she is pregnant. Her father and his well-to-do wife insist that the best thing for Apple is to get an abortion. But while Apple is in the abortion center, she decides that she wants to keep her baby. So, she runs away. After a tragic event, Apple finds hope and friendship at a shelter for pregnant women and moms.

“Gimme Shelter” presents a realistic picture of how harsh life can be for a girl so young. Apple moved from foster home to foster home, faced abuse and neglect, loneliness, and homelessness.

The film shows just how vitally important pregnancy centers are to women like Apple. They support and empower women when no one else will. They walk with the women even when – especially when – it’s difficult, and they don’t give up.

Put “Gimme Shelter” on your to-watch list. The film is rated PG-13 for some thematic elements. It is currently in theaters. To find where it’s showing in your area, visit the “Gimme Shelter” website.