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Obvious Child

With Jenny Slate's charming central performance, Obvious Child creates a gentle and safe atmosphere around the topic of abortion. In the process of setting up her clinic appointment, the protagonist also develops a deeper relationship with her mom and finds romance.

Watch Obvious Child on Netflix.

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