‘Never Rarely’ captures the obstacles of abortion

NEW YORK — Even progressively minded movies about abortion have usually focused on the morality of the decision. “They show it as a need and a necessity of woman’s life, but they don’t show how hard it is for the majority of women in this country to access them.” “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” Hittman’s third feature film, is about a 17-year-old named Autumn who can’t get an abortion in her rural Pennsylvania town without her parents’ permission. “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” has drawn comparisons to the celebrated Romanian film “4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days,” about a woman seeking an illegal abortion. It’s a male masterpiece.” The perspective behind “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” is plainly different, and it’s one shared by its young protagonists. After screenings, she’s been approached by some mothers who tell her: “After seeing this, I just want my daughter to know I’m there for her and that she can talk to me.” “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” is rated PG-13, meaning teenage girls can watch it on their own if they want to.