Spermworld
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| Directed by | Lance Oppenheim |
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| Cinematography | David Bolen |
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| Music by | Ari Balouzian |
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| Distributed by | FX |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Spermworld is an American documentary film directed by Lance Oppenheim that premiered on Hulu and FX in the United States on March 29, 2024.[1] Inspired by Nellie Bowles' article "The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand" for the New York Times, the documentary ventures into "spermworld," the unregulated online marketplaces where sperm donors connect with hopeful parents. [2]
Premise
Spermworld entwines the stories of three donors and their recipients as they exchange more than just genetic material. In roadside motels, abandoned malls, and suburban bathrooms, impersonal transactions between strangers give way to moments of tenderness, unease, and the possibility of new life. A neglectful fiancé (Tyree Kelly) becomes a father to an unexpected child, a recently divorced older man (Steven Walker) finds companionship in a young recipient, and a disappointing son (Ari Nagel) seeks validation from his own children—all 130-something of them.[3]
Cast
Featured personnel in the documentary are credited as themselves:
- Tyree Kelly
- Atasha Peña Clay
- Ari Nagel
- Steven Walker
- Rachel Stanley
Release
The film had its world premiere at True/False Film Festival on February 29, 2024. [4] It was released in the United States on FX on March 29, 2024.[5]
References
- ^ "SPERMWORLD Premieres on FX March 29". FX Networks. January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Bowles, Nellie (January 8, 2021). "The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand". New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "New Feature Documentary "SPERMWORLD," From The Times and FX, to Premiere on FX March 29". New York Times. January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Danielsen, Aarik (February 7, 2024). "This year's True/False Film Fest lineup is set. Get a preview before you reserve seats". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 17, 2024). "FX FX Sets Feature Documentary 'Spermworld' For Spring Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2024.