Pamela Adlon directs ‘Babes’ film, tackles motherhood in new R-rated comedy [Video]

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Pamela Adlon started her career in show business when she was a teenager. Now more than 40 years later, the actress, writer and producer is directing her first feature film.

It’s a comedy called “Babes.” The film tells the story of two best friends. One is a mom, and one is about to become one after a one-night-stand. She knows she can’t go through her pregnancy alone.

“I don’t want to spoil the movie, but there’s a moment when you realize how shocking it is, the miracle of birth. They don’t call it the miracle of birth for nothing,” said Adlon.

The film is fairly descriptive in its depiction of pregnancy and motherhood. The two best friends in “Babes” may be in different places in their lives–and that’s part of the story–but so is the power of friendship.

“It can be messy and hilarious,” said actress Michelle Buteau. “As a …