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] Spermworld follows the stories of three sperm donors and their recipients. 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][3]
| Spermworld | |
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 Promotional poster by Nick Drnaso | |
| 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 |
Cast edit
Featured personnel in the documentary are credited as themselves (in order of appearance)
- Tyree Kelly
- Atasha Peña Clay
- Steve Walker
- Rachel Stanley
- Ari Nagel
Release edit
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 edit
- ^ "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.
