“Voiceless” is a compelling and dramatic movie that expounds the idea that someone must be a voice for the voiceless — in this case the voiceless are unborn babies. A young minister, Jesse Dean (Rusty Joiner), is not only the man who believes in being a voice for the voiceless, but he also is a war vet and begins a new ministry at a church in Philadelphia as an outreach leader. His wife Julia (Jocelyn Cruz) joins him, but soon Jesse begins going across the street to an abortion clinic and starts a ministry there all by himself. He says he is compelled to do it, despite several instances of clinic staff members, the police, a security guard, and some of the women getting upset with him. He also ministers to several women who change their minds about getting an abortion. He helps one couple, and the young woman ends up living for a time with Jesse’s neighbor, Elsie, an elderly but strong woman who attends Jesse’s church and has been waiting for someone to stand up and be bold. Unfortunately, the lead pastor, Gil (James Russo), doesn’t like the attention Jesse’s actions are drawing to the church.

“Voiceless” is well acted and executed. We are pleased to award it our “Faith-Based” Seal, meaning it has a strong faith message but contains objectionable material. In this case, a man holds a gun on another man, police shoot him, and we see a pool of blood. The movie makes a strong statement that all life is precious and must be protected.