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.[3] Another donor named Kyle Gordy, who was the main donor featured in "The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much Demand" by the ''[[New York Times]]'' made a appearance in the beginning of the documentary, along with Anica.[4] 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. [5]
Cast
Featured personnel in the documentary are credited as themselves(in order of appearance):
- Anica Leon-Weil
- Kyle Gordy
- Tyree Kelly
- Atasha Peña Clay
- Steve Walker
- Rachel Stanley
- Ari Nagel
Release
The film had its world premiere at True/False Film Festival on February 29, 2024. [6] It was released in the United States on FX on March 29, 2024.[7]
External links
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'Why I Sourced Sperm From A Stranger On The Internet During COVID-19 To Have A Baby'". Women's Health. May 23, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "'Why I Sourced Sperm From A Stranger On The Internet During COVID-19 To Have A Baby'". Women's Health. May 23, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 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.