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Spermworld

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Spermworld
Promotional poster by Nick Drnaso
Directed byLance Oppenheim
Produced by
  • Lauren Belfer
  • Lance Oppenheim
  • Sophie Kissinger
  • Christian Vazquez
  • Alana Hauser
  • Daniel Garber
  • Kathleen Lingo
  • Josh Kriegman
  • Elyse Steinberg
  • Eli B. Despres
CinematographyDavid Bolen
Edited by
  • Daniel Garber
Music byAri Balouzian
Production
companies
Distributed byFX
Release dates
  • February 29, 2024 (2024-02-29) (True/False)
  • March 29, 2024 (2024-03-29) (United States)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

Cast

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "SPERMWORLD Premieres on FX March 29". FX Networks. January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (January 17, 2024). "FX FX Sets Feature Documentary 'Spermworld' For Spring Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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