October Baby is a American Christian-themed dramatic film directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin and starring Rachel Hendrix in her film debut. It is the story of a young woman named Hannah, who learns that she was almost aborted as a baby in the womb. She then embarks upon a road trip to understand the circumstances of her birth.

The central spiritual message of October Baby has to do with the intersection of truth, forgiveness and freedom. At one point, Hannah writes in her journal, "The truth will make you free?" It certainly doesn't feel like that to her. Once she knows the truth about her birth, she feels even more shackled than before.

But near the end of the film, she visits a Catholic cathedral. As a kind priest gently probes why she's there, she admits, "I can't figure out how to let go of the fact that I feel hatred for myself and others." She also talks about being angry at her birth mother for trying to abort her and her parents for not having told her the truth sooner.

The priest quotes the Apostle Paul from the book of Colossians, saying, "Because we have been forgiven by God, we should forgive each other. In Christ, you're forgiven. Because you're forgiven, you have the power to forgive, to choose to forgive. Let it go. Hatred is a burden you no longer need to carry." Then he adds, "Only in forgiveness can you be free, Hannah." He wisely notes that the forgiveness Hannah needs to embrace isn't something that can be found on a mere road trip or even in a cathedral. Hannah ultimately takes his words to heart, forgiving both her parents and her birth mother.

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