When does life begin - at nine minutes or nine months? Family Values enters the debate over a woman's right to control her life and that of her fetus, as it examines a family deeply involved in pro-life activities. When the lone dissenter returns for a wedding, and bomb threats come to light, each member must examine their own conscience to stop a disaster. The legal status of abortion still fuels social, political and media debate as peaceful protest continues to turn to violence and death.